Corned beef or Irish stew might be the main dish for your feast, but try some of these favorite St Patrick's Day appetizers to get the party started!
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More Americans identify as Irish than the population of Ireland itself. Second, only to Germany, Irish heritage is strong in America, with Northeastern states ranking highest. In fact, 21% of the population in Massachusetts claim Irish heritage.
St Patrick's Day Appetizers
Find your Green, make some Irish Coffee or No-Churn Irish Coffee Ice Cream, stream your favorite Irish music, and let's celebrate with St Patrick's Day Appetizers, comfort food, and more!
Cheeseboard or charcuterie boards are always a good idea. If you want to make one for St. Patrick's Day, here are a few ingredient tips for making one at home.
Begin with the cheeses
Irish Central says, "The number one rule for putting together a cheese board is variety - you want to make sure there's a range of flavors, textures, and colors. Aim for one hard cheese, such as an Irish cheddar; a strong cheese such as an Irish blue; a semi-soft cheese like a Farmhouse Cheese such as Gubbeen; and a soft cheese such as Irish goat cheese."
Add the accompaniments
Choosing fresh fruits, like apple slices, strawberries, and grapes, are perfect for non-dairy options. Dried fruit is also nice like figs, cranberries, apricots, raisins, or dates.
Then add nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and Brazil nuts for a lovely texture contrast.
Finally, include slices of Irish brown bread, cream crackers, or oat crackers.
St. Patrick's Day Appetizer Recipes
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Vegan Green Goddess Pizza
It doesn't get more green or party worthy than this Green Goddess Pizza!
"There are actually quite a few naturally green snacks you can use in this board of St. Patrick's Day Appetizers - pistachios, pesto, mint jelly, grapes, and zucchini. For the protein, I used Dubliner Cheese (it tastes likes a dry medium cheddar) and a pub cheese (horseradish-cheddar). Both of these are available at Trader Joe’s. For the meat, I used sliced ham and pastrami – a finger-food-friendly version of corned beef (my mom’s favorite dish to cook this time of year). Add an ale or whole grain mustard and some fun gold-wrapped chocolate for the ultimate spread in St. Patrick’s Day Appetizers, right?"
Easy Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk and Raisins Recipe
Irish Soda Bread, a national heritage… and a Wilson family favorite. Whether it be St. Patrick's Day or any spring day. A delicious twist on the traditional Irish Soda Bread.
"These easy Shamrock Veggie Skewers are a perfect St. Patrick's Day appetizer for parties, and a fun, healthy after-school snack! Plus, if you happen to catch a leprechaun (lucky you!), you'll know just what to feed him!"
"Kids can help make this dish and have fun doing it! This can also be made in a 9×13″ pan. This is good frozen and microwaved. Great to take in your lunch bag, to a picnic, or to a tailgate party! Enjoy!"
"Savory Irish Potato Pie Recipe - Crispy crust layered with potatoes, onions, and bacon. The Saint Patrick's Day favorite is a must-have at an Irish dinner!"
Irish Seafood Chowder is delicious and filling comfort food… and is common fare in Irish pubs and restaurants. Serve with Irish Soda Bread for an authentic and delicious meal in 30 minutes or less!
"Mash 4 tablespoons softened butter with 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley, scallions and chives. Spread the mixture on 4 slices white bread; top each with sliced Irish cheddar cheese and bread-and-butter pickles. Cover with 4 more bread slices. Spread plain butter on the outside of the sandwiches and fry in a skillet until golden on both sides. Spread the remaining herb butter on the warm sandwiches. Slice into quarters, then press the cut sides in more chopped herbs."
Pub Style Beef Pot Pies in Muffins Tins is a celebration in every bite. Simple to make, utterly delicious, fun to serve, and perfect as an appetizer or the main event.
"Here's an innovative appetizer that uses puff pastry, potato flakes, French fried onions and Cheddar cheese to make bite-sized pastries with big-time flavor."
"I kept true to the Irish spirit with good Irish butter and, my latest obsession, Dubliner cheese. If you've never tried it, it's creamy and buttery and sharp. Kind of halfway between a cheddar and a Parmesan. If you can't find any then a good sharp cheddar will work fine but check out the cheese section of your market and you just might find it nestled among the cheddars. Either way, enjoy!"
St. Patrick's Day Popcorn Recipe: Leprechaun Popcorn
"Dubbed Leprechaun popcorn, it is an easy to make green and white chocolate covered popcorn snack with green mint M&Ms and St. Patrick's day sprinkles."
Cream of Potato Soup is a creamy bowl of comfort on chilly days. Packed with healthy vegetables, and seasoned with fresh herbs and bacon, it's a delicious soup you'll love.
Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes is an Emerald Isle staple and vies with champ and colcannon as a favorite potato dish. It's often served for breakfast but a can make a tasty side any time of the day.
Irish Barmbrack Tea Cake is an utterly delicious, speckled tea bread, much like Irish Freckle Bread, that's moist, tender, and perfect for teatime, snacks, or breakfast. It is an irresistible loaf that's quicker and lighter than Christmas bread and is often served in October.
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Stephanie Wilson
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Stephanie Wilson is the founder of 31Daily.com, where she shares seasonal recipes, weekly meal plans, and teatime favorites to help readers gather around the table with joy. A certified private chef, cookbook author, and longtime event planner, she brings over 20 years of experience in catering, food writing, and media production—including network television work as a producer, director, and writer. Her work has been featured by Today.com, The Kitchn, Parade, and more.
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