St. Paddy's Day is nearly upon us! It's a day for raucous partying for some, and for others it's just a time to celebrate all things green and Irish. Whether you'll be chugging green beer or making a leprechaun-themed scavenger hunt for your kids, you still have to eat.
Try one of these ten amazing recipes for your St. Paddy's Day celebration next week. Whether your guests are drunk adults or children on a sugar rush, they'll be thrilled to see any of these foods at your party.
Baking this bread is a St. Paddy's tradition for many. It's baked in a cast iron pot and dotted with golden and purple raisins.
2. Dublin Coddle.
This hearty dish of potatoes, sausage, bacon and onions will bring any fading partier back to life. It's cooked low and slow, so everything is tender and delicious.
3. Colcannon.
This dish is perfect for a mid-day drinking break. Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with cabbage and a big dollop of butter.
4. Guinness Soup.
Basically French onion soup but made with Guinness and using Irish cheddar instead of Gruyere. Couldn't be more comforting.
5. Chocolate Pretzel Shamrock Pops.
These adorable lollipops are perfect for kids or chocolate-loving adults.
Inspired by the famous Corned Beef sandwich, this cheese, meaty dip will be gone within minutes of you serving it. It's totally addictive.
7. Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats.
Dyed green and full of Lucky Charms marshmallows, these are delicious, sweet and perfect for kids or drunken college students.
8. Shamrock Shake.
This McDonald's classic is minty and green, and it's the classic St. Paddy's sweet treat. It's seasonal at McDonald's, but you're most definitely allowed to make it any time of year at home.
9. Irish Pasties.
These pockets of heaven are filled with roast beef, gravy and potatoes, and they're perfect for a pub crawl because you can hold them in one hand if a beer is occupying the other.
10. Beer Battered Guinness Onion Rings.
Deep-fried AND made with beer? Nothing could be more perfect after a long day of drinking and fun.
