St. Patrick’s Day is just a few days away, which makes this the perfect time to start planning your menu. Whether you want a classic corned beef dinner, a cozy Irish-inspired side dish, or just a fun green dessert to share, these recipes make it easy to pull together something festive for March 17.
Inside this roundup, you’ll find hearty mains, traditional sides, shamrock drinks, mint desserts, and a few smart leftover ideas, too. Mix and match a full holiday menu or just pick one or two fun recipes to make the week feel a little more special.
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Corned Beef Seasoning Blend
A homemade seasoning blend that is handy if you are making corned beef from scratch or want to add even more flavor to your holiday dinner.
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St. Patrick’s Day Mains Worth Making
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Dutch Oven Corned Beef
My Dutch oven corned beef is a great pick if you want that classic St. Patrick’s Day dinner with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes all in one pot. It is a stovetop braise, so it works well when you want a traditional meal without turning on the oven.
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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
A quicker way to get that classic corned beef and cabbage dinner on the table, complete with tender vegetables and a sweet tangy glaze to finish it off.
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Irish side dishes and bread
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Irish Soda Bread
My Irish soda bread is slightly sweet, tender, and easy to make at home. Serve it with butter for breakfast, alongside dinner, or on the table with soups and stews.
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5
Colcannon
Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with greens for a classic Irish side dish that pairs beautifully with corned beef, stew, or just about anything on your March menu.
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Shamrock drinks and St. Patrick’s Day desserts
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Shamrock Shake
My copycat Shamrock Shake is creamy, minty, and easy to make at home whenever the craving hits. This is the classic festive drink most readers are already looking for in the weeks before St. Patrick’s Day.
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The Grown Up Shamrock Treat
A festive spin on the classic shake, made for adults with Irish cream and vanilla whisky for a fun after dinner dessert drink.
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Mint Chocolate in Ice Cream Form
This no churn mint Oreo ice cream is simple, creamy, and packed with cookies, making it a great low effort dessert for the holiday.
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No Bake Mint Chocolate Lasagna
Layered, creamy, and easy to make ahead, this minty dessert is a great choice when you need something festive for a party or family get together.
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Easy treats for kids and parties
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The Lucky Little Treat Everyone Grabs First
Quick, colorful, and easy to make, these marshmallow cereal bars are perfect for classroom parties, after school snacks, or a simple holiday dessert.
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Rainbow Cupcakes
Bright, cheerful, and party ready, these cupcakes are a fun way to bring the rainbow side of St. Patrick’s Day to your dessert table.
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Leftover corned beef ideas
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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
A crispy, savory skillet breakfast that puts leftover corned beef to very good use the next day.
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13
Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing
Stacked with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, this is one of the best ways to turn leftovers into an easy lunch or dinner.
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The Cozy Next Day Bake – Reuben Casserole
All the classic Reuben flavors baked into a hearty casserole that works beautifully when you want another easy family meal.
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Reuben Egg Rolls
A crispy, unexpected way to use leftover corned beef, these are great for snacking, sharing, or serving as a fun appetizer.
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Cathy says
do you have to corn the beef ahead of time
Diana says
If you’re using store-bought corned beef, it’s already corned so no need to do that ahead of time. If you’re starting with a plain brisket, that would be a different process.