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From tender, sweet roasted cabbage to rustic soda bread and hearty entrees like corned beef or stew, Irish-inspired recipes are always simple, flavorful, and delicious! These easy St. Patrick’s Day dinner ideas will add a festive touch to your holiday table.

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Table of Contents
  1. St. Patrick’s Day Dinners
  2. On the Side
  3. For Dessert

American celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day often include green-tinted cakes and salads, or large mugs of green beer. While those options are definitely fun, this season you might also like to dip your toe into Irish-inspired fare like corned beef and cabbage or Irish soda bread!

Whether you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party or just gathering your family around the table for a weeknight meal, these easy St. Patrick’s Day dinner ideas are sure to win rave reviews!

St. Patrick’s Day Dinners

Serving tray with crockpot corned beef and cabbage with carrots and potatoes.

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Dump-and-Bake Corned Beef and Cabbage
This corned beef and cabbage could not be easier! It's made in one pot with simple ingredients — a cozy meal that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
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Cottage Pie
A ground beef and vegetable filling is coated in flavorful gravy and topped with mashed potatoes, making this Cottage Pie a nourishing, cozy and easy dinner!
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
This old-fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe will make any Polish grandmother proud! Learn how to make this hearty, comforting dish, which is quick and easy to pull together!
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Irish Stew
Prepare this traditional rich, thick Irish Stew recipe on the stovetop or in the slow cooker for a hearty and delicious comfort food dinner!
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How to Make a Reuben Sandwich
Make the deli favorite at home with this classic Reuben sandwich recipe!
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Cabbage Roll Soup
Cozy up with a warm, nourishing bowl of Cabbage Roll Soup! It's perfect with biscuits or a loaf of crusty bread on a chilly day!
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Square overhead image of cabbage potatoes and sausage in a blue and white bowl on a wooden table.

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Sheet Pan Cabbage Potatoes and Sausage
Flavorful cabbage potatoes and sausage bake together on a single pan!
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Hands serving cabbage roll casserole from a dish

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Cabbage Roll Casserole
An easier twist on my great grandmother’s classic dish, this lazy, unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole is a simple dinner with so much delicious flavor!
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Overhead shot of two bowls of stuffed cabbage roll mixture without rice

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Stuffed Cabbage Roll in a Bowl
All of the delicious flavors of your favorite old fashioned dish come together in a lighter, faster, one skillet meal! This Stuffed Cabbage Roll in a Bowl is a quick and healthy dinner with just 10 minutes of prep!
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Square side shot of guinness flank steak marinade on a cutting board.

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Guinness Flank Steak Marinade
Whether you serve it for a St. Patrick’s Day feast, throw it on a summer barbecue, or broil it in a cozy oven on a chilly evening, this Guinness Flank Steak Marinade is a simple 3-ingredient recipe that comes together in seconds!
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Sausage and Cabbage
This easy Sausage and Cabbage is a delicious one pot meal that's ready for the table in about 30 minutes!
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On the Side

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Molasses Oatmeal Soda Bread
A loaf of crusty, chewy, molasses oatmeal soda bread is ready from start to finish in about 1 hour!
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Side shot of a beautiful golden brown roasted cabbage slice

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Roasted Cabbage
These easy Roasted Cabbage slices are a delicious, healthy side dish recipe with just 10 minutes of prep!
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Close front shot of two slices of Irish Soda Bread on a plate

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Irish Soda Bread Recipe
This Irish Soda Bread recipe yields a classic quick bread with a crusty exterior and a buttery crumb.
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Square side shot of a skillet of vegetarian fried cabbage without bacon

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Fried Cabbage with Apples and Onions
Cabbage and apples is a simple, nourishing, and flavorful side dish that's ready in just minutes!
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Creamed Spinach
Coated in a smooth, garlic-infused white sauce, this Creamed Spinach recipe is the perfect easy side dish to pair with your next special meal!
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Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and flavorful red skin mashed potatoes are a rustic, easy side dish that's bursting with butter, chives, and cream cheese.
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For Dessert

Square side shot of guinness chocolate cake with Irish whiskey glaze on a white serving platter.

Dessert

Guinness Chocolate Cake with Cake Mix
An easy Guinness chocolate cake with Irish whiskey glaze comes together in just minutes with help from a boxed cake mix!
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Watergate Cake
This vintage Watergate Cake is a pistachio, pecan, and coconut dessert that's topped with a creamy whipped frosting.
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Old Fashioned Whiskey Cake Recipe
A perfect celebratory dessert for the holidays! This easy whiskey cake recipe starts with a box of cake mix for a moist, flavorful treat!
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Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!

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  1. Hey Blair…This is over the top! I love all of these recipes especially the Watergate cake. I have a recipe for Watergate salad that uses many of the same ingredients. I may try both at t corned beef and cabbage dinner.

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    1. Thanks, Larry! Yes, Watergate salad is delicious and would be perfect with that meal. Have a great week!

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