Comfort food is a must in the colder winter months, and has we head into March, I thought I’d share some amazing Irish comfort food recipes that are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite times of year, not only because it’s my birthday, but also because it’s that time of the year where we teeter between winter and the beginnings of spring.
Celebrate the last of the brisk winter days with these Irish comfort food recipes. Which one will become your family’s favorite tradition on St. Patrick’s Day?
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Guinness Shepherd’s Pie
This shepherd’s pie takes this traditional Irish comfort food to the next level with the addition of Guinness beer. The beer add a depth of flavor that pairs well with the beef broth and elegant potato crust. Your family will love this recipe!
One-Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage is probably the most popular recipe to make on St. Patrick’s Day. This meal is made in one pot which makes it extra simple and easy to make.
Irish Colcannon Mac ‘N Cheese
This dish replicates the traditional flavors of an Irish Colcannon with bacon, leeks, and cabbage. And, the addition of Irish cheddar just takes this dish over the top. I can’t wait to ad this to our March meal plan.
Irish Beer Cheese Soup
This beer cheese soup uses Irish cheddar and ale to create the creamiest, richest soup your family will enjoy on a cold March day. Serve it up in bread bowls with bacon and chives to sprinkle on top.
Irish Beef Stew
This hearty one pot meal will certainly become a family favorite as well. The recipe calls for Guinness beer, red wine, hearty vegetables, and beef. The meat soaks up the rich broth, making this stew a simple, yet tasty, meal in a bowl.
Guinness Braised Short Ribs
These fall-off-the-bone Guinness braised short ribs are best served over a heaping pile of creamy mashed potatoes. Mmmm.
Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes
Boxty potato pancakes are one of Adam’s favorite Irish meals. He likes them best served with sour cream and chives. This simple recipe is a family favorite.
Irish Soda Bread
If you’ve never made Irish Soda Bread, now is the time to try. This simple recipe uses ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, and the buttermilk adds a little extra pizazz that makes this soda break super tasty. It is perfect served with stew or another hearty soup.
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Irish Nachos
This recipe is so simple and easy to make, and bet your bottom dollar the whole family will defining request them again and again. They’re made with think slices of potato, bacon, sour cream, and green onions. Yum!
Irish Corned Beef Hash
This is a great way to use any leftover corned beef you may have from your corned beef and cabbage dinner. This hash makes the perfect breakfast with potatoes, onions, peppers, and what we affectionately named “dunky eggs” (AKA over-easy runny yolk eggs).
Bangers & Mash with Guinness Onion Gravy
Bangers are an Irish sausage, and this recipe serves these specialty sausages alongside mashed potatoes and an rich onion gravy simmered in Guinness. It’s definitely a comfort food recipe you don’t want to miss.
Irish Cabbage & Bacon
Irish cabbage and bacon make the perfect side dish for any meal. It’s like Ireland’s version of coleslaw.
Dublin Coddle with Pearl Barley
This dish is the perfect example of Irish comfort food…everything’s in one pot, cooked till bubbly and hot. You have to try it!
Chocolate Guinness Stout Cake
What could be more comforting than a big ole slice of chocolate cake, and the addition of Guinness beer to the recipe compliments the cocoa beautifully. This is worth every delectable calorie.
