30+ St. Patrick’s Day Green Food Ideas
This collection of more than 30 St. Patrick’s Day recipes has lots of green food and drinks and festive treats for the occasion!
Why Do We Eat Green Food on St. Patrick’s Day?
There is no “official” reason to eat green foods on St. Patrick’s Day other than for fun!
Green has long been associated with the holiday, from decorations, to food, to dress. It is said that one should wear green on St. Patrick’s Day to become invisible to mischievous leprechauns.
We included a lot of green recipes here, but also some classic Irish inspired dishes as well. That way you can find just the dish you’re looking for!
30+ St. Patrick’s Day Recipes To Try
You’re not going to want to miss out on this list! Our family loves to make fun food ideas for every occasion, and St. Patrick’s Day is always a favorite!
Of course we have lots of green food ideas that will look festive on the party table. There are even green drink recipes for both grown-ups and kids!
We also have traditional Irish fare, so you can prepare an authentic dinner for the family.
You’ll find that once you start looking, you’re going to truly want to make them all! The good news is that you can easily make a ton of them and enjoy each and every bite!
Simply click on the recipe name or image to view the full directions.
St. Patrick’s Day Desserts
Leprechaun Bait – A candy coated snack mix similar to muddy buddies or puppy chow, with festive St. Patrick’s Day mix-ins. Makes a great snack or gift idea too!
St. Patrick’s Day Fluff Salad – This candy covered lime jello salad recipe is fun and vibrant, light and refreshing, and makes the perfect special touch for any St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Key Lime Poke Cake – Made with real key lime juice, this Key Lime Pound Cake is a taste of summer that you can bake up any time of year! It would be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day with its bright green color.
Leprechaun Bark – Chocolate bark is the perfect grab-and-go treat! Only 4 ingredients and made with Lucky Charms marshmallows!
Lucky Charms Cereal Cake – Combining cereal and cake totally means that you can eat cake for breakfast, right?
Green Velvet Brownies – Topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, these rich and fudge-y brownies taste just like red velvet, but in a vibrant green hue.
Pretzel Shamrocks – A cute St. Patrick’s Day candy treat! Pretzel twists are dipped in green chocolate and shaped to look like lucky shamrocks.
Lucky Charms Hot Cocoa Bombs – Everyone in the family will love being a part of making and enjoying these festive hot cocoa bombs!
Irish Potato Candy – They LOOK like little potatoes…but these “Irish Potatoes” are actually sweet coconut truffles!
Granny’s Lime Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese – This will transport you right back to Granny’s house – loving every bite!
Key Lime Poke Cake – Poke cakes are the perfect cake to make quickly and enjoy. The moistness of a poke cake is the best.
Leprechaun Hat Treats – We love making these at home but I love thinking about taking these to a class party, too! Made with crunchy chocolate cookies and soft marshmallows.
Mint Chocolate Baileys Cheesecake Bars – You just can’t top that creamy cheesecake texture paired with that mint taste!
Rainbow Graham Crackers – Check out these tasty crackers! So many fun colors!
Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats – There’s no such thing as too many marshmallows, especially when they’re those colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows!
Pistachio Pudding Cookies – These festive green cookies are extra soft and chewy thanks to pudding mix in the batter!
Green Ombre Oreo Mint Chocolate Cake – Mint cheesecake adds so much flavor to the dessert table. Creamy and delicious.
Old-Fashioned Watergate Salad Recipe – This is a classic recipe that I’m sure we all remember eating growing up, both for the creamy pistachio flavor and the trademark green color.
Mountain Dew Cake – Who knew that using soda would make a cake this great?! Green frosting and citrus flavor make it a festive St. Paddy’s day treat.
“Pot of Gold” St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Cups – The kids will love having their own little cookie cups for the day! Made with chocolate chip cookie dough, melted chocolate, and caramel corn.
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Recipes
St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Rolls – All you need are 2 ingredients to make these cute cinnamon rolls that are shaped like shamrocks or lucky 4-leaf clovers.
Shamrock Pancakes– Pancakes for the win! This is a super fun way to start the day!
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipes
Stovetop Corned Beef and Cabbage – Fork-tender seasoned beef brisket is simmered for hours with vegetables in a flavorful broth. Every bite is deliciously juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and packed with flavor. No wonder this dish is a classic!
“Shortcut” Irish Beef Stew — Made with ground beef, this Irish stew recipe cooks in about 30 minutes, instead of hours! But it is packed with flavor!
Potato Corn Chowder – Every bite of this easy chowder recipe is delicious and sure to warm your belly!
St. Patrick’s Day Snacks and Appetizers
Shamrock Chips — Homemade green tortilla chips shaped like shamrocks. They’re tasty and easy!
Irish Soda Bread – Irish soda bread is a traditional Irish quick bread that’s perfect for dunking in soups and stews or for a St. Patrick’s Day meal.
St. Patrick’s Day Drinks and Cocktails
Irish Margaritas – This green margarita recipe is a vibrant color and delicious blend of smoky tequila, smooth Irish whiskey, and bright citrus flavors. It’s a fun new green cocktail to try for St. Patrick’s Day!
Shamrock Shakes – Our cool green minty Shamrock Shake is an easy copycat recipe of the McDonald’s seasonal favorite! And with just 4 ingredients, it’s easy to make for St. Patrick’s Day or any time!
Irish Flag Jello Shots – These festive layered jello shots are inspired by the colors of the Irish flag.
Lime Sherbet Punch (St. Patrick’s Day Punch) – The flavor of lime is so good and will be a huge hit! Perfect for a crowd or to sip on at home.
Witches Brew Drink – Even though this recipe was created with Halloween in mind, the bright green color makes it perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too!
The “Welsh Dragon” — Named for Ireland’s neighbor, the green color makes it perfect for the occasion!
Bailey’s Vietnamese style Coffee Cocktail — Made in the style of a Vietnamese coffee, but with Creamy Bailey’s Irish Liquor.
Do you have any favorite foods that you enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day? I’d love to hear your family traditions in the comments!
More St. Patrick’s Day Fun:
St. Patrick’s Day Playdough – 3 Scented Recipes
- 50 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas - April 3, 2025
- 20 Festive Christmas Shot Recipes - December 13, 2024
- Ultimate Guide to Holiday Shopping at Walmart for 2024 - November 23, 2024
