St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas
Editor’s Note: This article, which originally appeared on usdairy.com, can be found here.
St. Patrickβs Day is a time to celebrate β whether itβs Irish heritage, the coming of spring or just all things green!
From classic recipes to green treats, St. Patty’s Day celebrations wouldnβt be complete without a delicious feast. Corned beef and cabbage is usually what comes to mind when you think of traditional Irish food, but this wasnβt always the case.
Ham and cabbage were eaten in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century and wereΒ AmericanizedΒ when Irish immigrants began substituting ham for a cheaper option, corned beef, creating the now-iconic St. Patrickβs Day dish.
No matter how you celebrate, weβve got you covered with festive St. Patrickβs Day foods featuring our favoriteΒ dairy ingredients. From traditional recipes, like Irish soda bread, to festive green treats, boozy cakes and unique takes on corned beef and cabbage, try these recipes and get in the spirit.
Mains
This classic stew, pictured above, is perfect for a chilly night and pairs well with Irish Soda Bread (scroll on down for that).
While not a traditional recipe, this creamy soup is still a great way to celebrate St. Patrickβs Day! It has some heat thanks to the poblano chiles and jalapenos, but it complements the bacon, cheese and potatoes perfectly. Itβs a comforting, warm-you-right-up soup.
Broccoli, cheese and potatoes create a dreamy flavor combination in this hearty one-pot St. Patrickβs Day soup.
Rustic Corned Beef & Potato Bake
This rustic potato bake can use last nightβs corned beef brisket and a sprinkling of Swiss and parmesan cheeses.
This St. Patrickβs Day recipe takes your classic shepherdβs pie to the next level with a cheddar cheese topping to accompany buttery breadcrumbs.
Sides
A St. Patrick’s Day meal isnβt complete without Irish Soda Bread (pictured above)! This recipe is quick to make and comes together easily. If youβre out ofΒ buttermilk,Β try making your ownΒ with milk and vinegar or lemon juice.
Super Cheesy Bacon and Onion Potato Gratin
Cheese, bacon and potatoes? Say no more! This ramped-up take on your traditional potatoes gratin is just what you need to warm up after a St. Patrickβs Day parade.
Cheesy Garlic and Kale Mashed Potatoes
Colcannon is a traditional Irish recipe made of mashed potatoes and kale. Itβs even better with the addition of mozzarella and parmesan cheese, like in this recipe thatβs perfect for St. Patrickβs Day.
Desserts
We canβt blame you for craving something on the healthier side after indulging in St. Patrickβs Day treats. While keeping with the spirit of the holiday, this smoothie (pictured above) isnβt only green, itβs nutritious and delicious.
Creamy Chocolate Mint Chiffon Pie
Itβs minty, itβ chocolatey, and itβs seriously delicious. Go green on St. Patrickβs Day with chiffon pie.
St. Patrickβs Day Mint Chocolate Chip MilkshakeΒ
From the mint chocolate chip ice cream to the shamrock sprinkles and freshly whipped cream, whatβs not to love about this festive green shake?
Is there anything luckier than a pot of gold? Why, one that doubles as a cupcake! Granted, this cupcakeβs treasure is shiny gold candyβwhich makes it even sweeter in our book.
