30 BEST Irish Recipes (Traditional + Modern)

Whether you're looking for the BEST Irish recipes for Saint Patrick's Day, because you have a little bit of Irish blood in you, or you just enjoy comfort food, you'll LOVE our list of traditional Irish recipes!

We mix in mostly traditional recipes from Ireland but also some modern-day twists like adaptions made in an Instant Pot or air fryer. It's a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!

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Recipes for Irish Food

My family's last two trips to Ireland were canceled due to COVID, so apart from being part Irish, we decided we'd be celebrating no matter what at home! We're all foodies, love to try new drinks and dishes, and enjoy Irish traditions.

This week my brother is off to Ireland for a school program, so between his future new experiences and these recipes, we like to enjoy the Irish inspiration when we're craving comfort food or for St Patrick's Day, of course.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal to make that's Irish comfort food or you're searching for Irish food recipes for St Patrick's Day, we've got ya covered.

Our post of the BEST Irish food recipes include tasty snacks or side dishes, something to please a sweet tooth, a hearty meal for the family, or just want to try a new Irish tradition, these are all the Irish recipes you want to know about! We didn't forget about breakfast either or a good glass of homemade Bailey's coffee. Have a tasty, satisfying, hassle-free holiday!

1

Instant Pot Guinness Stew

An EASY Instant Pot Guinness beef stew simplified yet not skimping in flavor. You'll love this stout beef stew recipe using minimal steps so you can get back to celebrating St Patrick's Day! Serve with mashed potatoes.

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2

Irish Bangers and Mash Sausage Recipe with Onion Gravy

Traditional Irish bangers sausage with mashed potatoes and an onion stout gravy. Bangers and mash makes for the ultimate comfort food! Serve with a green vegetable on the side.

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3

Instant Pot Colcannon with Bacon

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4

Crockpot Cabbage and Bacon

When you're looking for crockpot cabbage recipes, be sure to give this easy slow cooker cabbage recipe a try! Make it as a savory side dish or make it main dish by adding protein like ham or kielbasa and potatoes.

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5

Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread Recipe

A gluten free soda bread recipe that uses Bob's Red Mill gluten-free 1:1 flour. You can add the raisins or leave them out! The gf Irish soda bread tastes so amazing you'll eat it year-round and not just for Saint Patrick's Day!

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6

Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes

Irish Boxty are the holy grail of pancakes for potato lovers! Make them all year long, not just for St Patrick's Day!

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7

Northern Ireland Farl (Soda Bread)

This Northern Ireland soda farl recipe makes simple skillet soda bread quarters. It is the perfect fast, hearty bread to go with dinner.

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8

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Make rich and creamy homemade Baileys Irish Cream in under a minute! Perfect for holiday gifts, cozy gatherings, or adding a splash of flavor to coffee and desserts. Enjoy this easy, budget-friendly recipe that's smoother than store-bought!

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9

Irish Barmbrack (Báirín Breac)

This traditional Irish Barmbrack recipe is destined to become a favorite. Toasted and buttered it's the ULTIMATE cinnamon raisin bread!

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10

Scailtin - Irish Whiskey Milk Punch

Irish scailtin is a whiskey drink and a favorite for Saint Patrick's Day. This hot toddy-style cocktail is made with Irish whiskey, milk, cinnamon, ginger, honey, and a little nutmeg.

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11

Dublin Coddle Recipe (Irish Sausage and Potato Stew) | Wholefully

Dublin Coddle is a traditional Irish potato and sausage stew that slow cooks in the oven. It's great for St. Patrick's Day or any day you need comfort food!

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12

Cottage Pie Recipe

My earliest memory of this cottage pie recipe was when I attended grade school in New Jersey. This was back in the sixties, and it was called Shepherd's

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13

Irish Champ

Champ is a delicious Irish side dish made with mashed potatoes. scallions, chives, and lots and lots of melted butter. You can't go wrong serving this traditional Irish dish on St. Patrick's Day.

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14

Irish Cod Fish Cakes

Irish cod fish cakes are traditional fare at its very best, and are created by combining mashed potatoes, flaked cooked fish and herbs, then formed into individual cakes, and coated in bread crumbs before frying. Table of Contents Fish Cakes Using Leftover Mashed PotatoesIngredients For Irish Cod Fish CakesTo Poach The FishTo Make The Fish

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15

Steak and Irish stout pie recipe

This classic steak pie uses Guinness to make a rich gravy and ready rolled pastry for ease. Perfect for a winter Sunday lunch or family meal.

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16

Irish Nachos

Irish Pub Nachos are a fun twist on traditional nachos, made with thinly sliced potatoes, crispy bacon, melted cheese and other toppings!

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17

Irish Potato Leek Soup - Step by Step

Make this Irish potato leek soup with easy step by step photos. Just a few ingredients are all you need. Makes a great vegan meal when you use vegetable stock. #potatoleeksoup #irishsoups

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18

Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes should be light and fluffy, and oozing with buttery flavor and goodness. Since buttermilk has always been widely available in Ireland, even in centuries past when food sources were limited, Irish mothers perfected the art of cooking buttermilk pancakes. Table of Contents Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday or Pancake TuesdayIngredients for Irish Buttermilk PancakesCooking

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19

Try this modern twist on the traditional Irish bread pudding recipe

An easy Traditional Irish bread pudding recipe with cinnamon and raisins straight from an Irish American Mom!

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20

Baileys Cheesecake (Irish Cream Cheesecake) - My Baking Addiction

Baileys Cheesecake has a delicious chocolate cookie crust topped with Irish cream-spiked cheesecake filling and ganache layers.

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21

Traditional Irish Porter Cake Recipe - Olivia's Cuisine

A rich and moist Irish Porter Cake is all you need to please your sweet tooth on St. Patrick's Day! Made with dried fruit, hearty spices and porter beer.

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22

Best Irish Coffee

Learn how to make the best Irish coffee! To make this simple cocktail recipe, you'll need hot coffee, Irish whiskey, maple syrup and whipped cream.

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23

Irish Split Pea Soup

Apparently what distinguishes Irish Pea Soup from German Pea Soup is the addition of a potato and optional cream!

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24

Irish Potato Cakes

This traditional Irish recipe is a simple and tasty way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

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25

Irish Seafood Chowder - a traditional creamy Irish seafood soup with bits!

This delicious Irish seafood chowder is a common meal in the pubs and restaurants of Ireland. Serve up with Irish wheaten bread or sourdough

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26

Classic Irish Guinness Rarebit Recipe

A quick and delicious Irish Guinness Rarebit is a take on a Welsh Rarebit with a good splash of the 'black stuff' aka Guinness for flavor.

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27

Irish Lamb Stew

This hearty lamb stew braises cubes of browned lamb with veggies in a rich broth until fall apart tender and delicious for a comforting Irish meal.

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