50 St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas Perfect for a Party

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50 St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas Perfect for a Party1/50 Corned Beef and Cabbage 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 2 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It may be the most famous dish to eat on St. Patrick’s Day, but this Irish-American corned beef recipe is a favorite at our table all year long. This is how to make corned beef and cabbage. —Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 510 calories, 24g fat (8g

saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 1497mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. If you’re going to base your entire St. Patrick’s Day menu around one dish, make it corned beef and cabbage. Forget the bland, boiled meat and veggie images you think of just hearing the name. This salt-cured beef brisket is fork tender thanks to a low-and-slow braise, and a homemade horseradish sauce adds a spicy kick to every bite. 2/50 Colcannon 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Colcannon Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every Irish family has its own colcannon recipe, since it’s a classic potato and cabbage dish. My recipe comes from my father’s family in Ireland. It’s part of my St. Patrick’s Day menu, along with lamb chops, carrots and soda bread. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 168 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. Colcannon is another dish that deserves a starring role on your St. Patrick’s Day table. It’s Ireland’s most famous potato dish,

The beef is incredibly tender

after all! Made with floury potatoes, shredded cabbage, pungent green onions and a generous helping of butter and milk, it’s creamy comfort food. 3/50 Irish Beef Stew 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 3 hours 55 min Servings 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband’s favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread, it’s an ideal cool-weather meal and perfect for any Irish holiday. —Carrie Karleen, St. Nicolas, Quebec Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 301 calories,

No wonder it’s one of our most-loved stew recipes

13g fat (4g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. A slow-simmered stew is our idea of a cozy meal any time of year, but one spiked with a couple glugs of Guinness is especially appropriate for St. Patrick’s Day. No wonder it’s one of our most-loved stew recipes. 4/50 Irish Coffee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Irish Coffee Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Irish coffee lives up to its reputation as a relaxing

after-dinner drink

after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch to the cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 203 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. If you’re not adding Irish whiskey to your coffee on St. Patrick’s Day, you’re doing it wrong. Give your classic cup of joe the ultimate makeover with whipping cream, creme de menthe, the aforementioned spirit and a sweetener to make caife Gaelach, AKA the best-ever Irish coffee. 5/50 The Best Shepherd’s Pie 137 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The

Best Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve ever tasted. It’s very quick to make, and I usually have most—if not all—of the ingredients already on hand. —Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. With a hearty filling of ground meat and sauteed vegetables, and a cloud-like topping of mashed potatoes and melted

cheese, what’s not to love?

cheese, what’s not to love? Bonus: The one-skillet meal is a breeze as far as cleanup goes. 6/50 Corned Beef Hash and Eggs 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sunday breakfasts have always been special in our house. It’s fun to get in the kitchen and cook with the kids. No matter how many new recipes we try, the kids always rate this No. 1! —Rick Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1

Pop them in to bake while you enjoy your Irish coffee—or perhaps a green beer

serving: 442 calories, 30g fat (6g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 895mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. The most epic way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day is with a hearty Irish breakfast. Because the oven does most of the work for you on this one, you can prepare the eggs and corned beef hash ahead of time. Pop them in to bake while you enjoy your Irish coffee—or perhaps a green beer. 7/50 Fudgy Layered Irish Mocha Brownies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour

Servings 16 servings

Servings 16 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom’s brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. These decadent treats are the result, and we really enjoy them! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 295 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Warning: These fudgy little squares will cause cravings. Each brownie bite is a brilliant mix of St. Patrick’s Day’s finest

flavors, thanks to an Irish cream frosting

flavors, thanks to an Irish cream frosting. 8/50 Whiskey Sour Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An oldie but goodie, the classic whiskey sour combines the warm glow of whiskey with a sweet-tart pucker of lemon. The optional egg white adds a lovely frothy texture and richness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 191 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. A proper whiskey sour doesn’t use sour mix,

Balanced yet boozy, it’s just the cocktail to get your party started

but it does employ bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup for a touch of sweetness and pasteurized liquid egg whites for the frothy foam on top. Balanced yet boozy, it’s just the cocktail to get your party started. 9/50 Sauteed Cabbage 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was young, my family grew our own cabbages. It was fun to put the cabbage to use in the kitchen, just as I did with this comforting side.

With potatoes, deviled eggs and cornbread, fried cabbage tastes like home

With potatoes, deviled eggs and cornbread, fried cabbage tastes like home. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 59 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. Seeking more from your cruciferous cabbage side this year? Swap the old-fashioned boiling method for a sauteed situation. This anything-but-boring cabbage dish bursts with bold flavor because it’s braised in butter and seasoned with sugar and crushed red pepper flakes. 10/50 Corned Beef Sandwich 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill

My daughter shared this recipe with me

Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter shared this recipe with me. It has become a favorite of our entire family. Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 486 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1308mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. If you’re a firm believer (like me) that corned beef is better sandwiched between bread, then these golden, cheesy handhelds are calling your name. Each sandwich is piled high with tender slices of corned beef layered with melty Swiss and sauerkraut. Serve with a side

of Thousand Island dressing

of Thousand Island dressing. 11/50 Stout & Honey Beef Roast 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a heartwarming meal that’s ideal for chilly days and hectic nights. Honey, beer and seasonings make the sauce different and oh, so good. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 361 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. If your St. Patrick’s Day celebration leans