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St Patricks Day Dinner Ideas:

Every year on Saint Patrick’s Day, people around the world celebrate Irish culture with parades, music, and of course delicious food. A festive dinner is one of the best ways to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Whether you choose traditional Irish recipes like stew and soda bread or modern dishes like Guinness pot pie, the key is to enjoy comforting food with family and friends.

So grab your ingredients, put on some Irish music, and get ready to celebrate with a delicious St. Patrick’s Day feast. Get the whole family involved!

1

Guinness Beef Stew

This GUINNESS BEEF STEW RECIPE is absolutely what you would want when walking into an Irish pub or to serve for St Patricks Day.

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2

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

This Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe is great because it is easy and low effort. Just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker.

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3

Simple Cottage Pie

This easy 30-minute cottage pie recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! A hearty beef and vegetable filling topped with a cheesy mashed potato crust… yum!

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4

BAKED REUBEN SLIDERS

sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing tucked inside soft Hawaiian rolls.

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5

Baked Corned Beef and Cabbage

Baked corned beef and cabbage is cooked low and slow in the oven until tender, flavorful. Corned beef is cooked with carrots, onion, cabbage and potatoes to create a hearty, mouthwatering meal.

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6

BACON FRIED CABBAGE

This Fried Cabbage Recipe is an easy and filling low carb side dish recipe. Perfectly fried cabbage with bacon.

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7

Irish Soda Bread

This easy Irish Soda Bread with buttermilk and dried fruit is tender, slightly sweet, and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.

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8

Dutch Oven Corned Beef

Dutch oven corned beef with tender, juicy brisket and veggies. A cozy, flavorful main dish perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or Sunday dinner.

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9

Spinach Mashed Potatoes

This Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Spinach will change your mashed potato life forever, healthy and delicious.

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10

OAT ROLLS

These Oat Rolls are the best dinner rolls to serve alongside your family and holiday feasts. The perfect bread side dish recipe for any meal.

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11

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR

Super CREAMY MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR are a simple yet indulgent side dish. Mashed potatoes made with russet potatoes Cheddar cheese.

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12

Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Make use of leftover ingredients from your St. Patrick’s Day feast to a make pot of this soul-warming Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup.

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13

Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)

Colcannon—Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage—are savory, creamy, and easy to make. The perfect festive St. Patrick’s Day side dish!

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14

Smoked Corned Beef Brisket

A trouble-free smoking recipe, our smoked corned beef brisket is a flavorful main course with enough for cold cuts for the week.

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15

Mini Irish Soda Bread

Mini Irish Soda Breads are an adorable version of Irish Soda Bread! Make 4 individual mini loaves perfect for families or parties!

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16

Sautéed Cabbage

Discover the secret to flavorful sautéed cabbage with white pepper and apple cider vinegar. A dish that is easy and versatile.

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17

Cabbage and Sausage Soup

This easy recipe for cabbage soup with sausage freezes well for later! You can make it with basic ingredients yet it’s so flavorful and filling. Crock pot and stove top instructions are included!

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18

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread is a simple quick bread recipe, with just a few ingredients, and no yeast required.

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19

Grilled Reuben Sandwiches

Homemade Grilled Reuben Sandwiches made with Instant Pot Corned Beef. Layers of Swiss cheese and sauerkraut for St. Patricks Day!

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20

Pressure Cooker Corned Beef

This Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Recipe is a quicker way to get fork tender meat. Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner made in your Instant Pot.

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21

Cloverleaf Sourdough Dinner Rolls

These Cloverleaf Sourdough Dinner Rolls are easy to make in a muffin pan! They have a soft, pull-apart texture made with a buttery sourdough brioche dough.

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22

Reuben Wraps

These Reuben Wraps take everything you love about a classic Reuben sandwich and turn it into an easy wrap using tender cabbage leaves.

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23

Cottage Pie with Cheese

This Cottage Pie with Cheese (also called Shepherd’s Pie) has creamy Parmesan crusted mashed potatoes over a rich and flavorful beef and vegetable filling.

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24

Corned Beef Hash

Crispy potatoes, tender corned beef, and simple seasonings come together for breakfast (or dinner) magic! This easy guide shows you how to master this classic dish with foolproof techniques.

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25

Air Fryer Corned Beef

Looking for a delicious and easy corned beef recipe? Our air fryer corned beef recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any other day!

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26

Guiness Bacon Burgers with Irish Cheddar

Topped with melty Irish cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, bacon and the most delicious Guinness Barbecue Sauce, this burger is bursting with bold mouthwatering fl…

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Tips for Hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party

• Decorate your table with green linens
• Serve Irish-inspired drinks
• Play traditional Irish music
• Add desserts like shamrock cookies or Irish cream cheesecake

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Popular St. Patrick’s Day Desserts

While traditional Irish cuisine often focuses on hearty meals like stews and breads, modern St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, especially in the United States, include playful desserts inspired by the holiday’s symbols. Green frosting, shamrock shapes, and flavors like mint, chocolate, and Irish cream often make their way into festive recipes.

St Patricks Day Dessert are a fun way to add sweetness and creativity to the holiday. Whether you choose traditional Irish treats or colorful modern desserts, the key is celebrating with flavors and decorations that bring joy to the occasion. With a little imagination and maybe a touch of green, you can create desserts that make the celebration even more memorable.

Kids love to celebrate St Patricks Day and these dessert recipes will get them even more excited. Many of these can be made with your little helpers. So grab your mixing bowl, put on something green, and enjoy baking your way into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. 🍀

1

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

These funfetti cupcakes get a swirl of green frosting plus candy rainbows, a gold chocolate and marshmallow clouds. They’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrating.

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2

Lucky Charms Cereal Bars

Easy Lucky Charms Cereal Bars made with just 3 ingredients! A fun no-bake treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion.

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3

Irish Cream Chocolate Brownies

Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day. This Irish Cream Chocolate Brownie Recipe is a great way to enjoy your favorite chocolate dessert with Irish flavor!

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4

Chocolate Mint Bars

Impress your friends with these beautiful 3-layer chocolate mint bars! An easy recipe for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, and to share with family and friends.

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5

Guinness Donuts

Try this Baked Guinness Donut Recipe with Irish Cream Glaze for an indulgent Saint Patrick’s Day breakfast or dessert.

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6

Baileys Cheesecake

Our Baileys Cheesecake is ultra creamy with smooth Irish cream liqueur flavor and a rich chocolate cookie crust.

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7

Lucky Charms Bark

Lucky Charms bark brings rainbow magic to the dessert table. This St. Patrick’s Day treat for kids features creamy sweetness, bright cereal crunch, and a shimmering green finish that turns classroom parties and family celebrations into something unforgettable.

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8

St. Patrick’s Day Pudding Shots

These St. Patrick’s Day pudding shots are creamy, festive, and made with Baileys Irish Cream. Easy dessert shots perfect for parties.

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9

MINT HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS

These Mint Hot Chocolate Bombs are the perfect sweet treat. Cocoa Bombs are great for homemade holiday gifts or just a fun festive dessert.

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10

Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix

Yummy Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix, made with pretzels, popcorn, chex, marshmallows, green M&Ms and more! So easy to toss together.

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11

Shamrock Shake

Kick off this St. Patrick’s Day by making this fun & festive homemade Shamrock Shake Recipe! Make it even better by adding liquor!

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12

St. Patrick’s Cookies and Buttercream Dip

These St. Patrick’s cookies and buttercream dip feature soft sugar cookies with a fluffy, colorful icing for dipping. It’s a simple, festive treat anyone can make.

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13

Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes are luscious chocolate cupcakes with a creamy Irish Cream chocolate frosting with that extra flavor boost from Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur.

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14

Guinness Floats

Guinness Floats are the perfect adult dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. A cocktail and dessert all in one. Guinness Extra Stout and Irish Cream Ice Cream.

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15

Irish Apple Pie

Discover Irish Apple Pie: grated apples, creamy custard, and airy meringue atop a crispy crust. Get the recipe and tips for this sweet-tart delight!

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16

Rainbow Jello Poke Cake

This Rainbow Poke Cake is the ultimate colorful party dessert! Made with boxed cake mix and vibrant Jello, it’s ultra-moist, easy to make, and perfect for birthdays, St. Patrick’s Day or unicorn parties.

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17

Mint Oreo Fudge

This 5-ingredient Mint Oreo Fudge is easy to make and will bring you the luck of the Irish. It’s perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day party.

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18

St. Patrick’s Day Popcorn Balls

Make St. Patrick’s Day even more fun with these yummy Popcorn Balls! They are full of sprinkles, marshmallow charms cereal, and are so fun and delicious!

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19

Irish Apple Cake

Made with tart, crisp Granny Smith apples mixed into a simple batter to produce a moist, traditional Irish Apple Cake.

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20

Oreo Mint Truffles

Oreo Mint Truffles are white chocolate-covered, easy bite-size desserts (no bake). Green sprinkles good for Christmas or St Patricks Day treats.

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21

Lucky Charms Krispies Treats

These Lucky Charms Rice Krispies Treats are soft, gooey and packed with colorful marshmallows. A nostalgic, chewy twist on a classic treat.

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22

St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops

St. Patrick’s Day cake pops are easy to make, taste irresistibly good, and will definitely bring the luck of the Irish to you!

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23

Green Velvet Cupcakes

These Green Velvet Cupcakes with cute edible shamrocks toppers are easy St Patrick’s day cupcakes to make at home. Scratch recipe.

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24

Irish Bread Pudding

Irish bread pudding is a simple but tasty homemade bread pudding. This easy bread pudding makes a perfect dessert on St. Patrick’s Day!

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25

Bailey’s Chocolate Dipped Cookies

This is absolutely the best Bailey’s Chocolate Dipped Cookies Recipe for a delicious St. Patrick’s Day dessert incorporating Bailey’s Irish Cream.

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CORNED BEEF SANDWICHES

These Baked reuben Sandwiches are so tasty and simple to prepare. Perfect for using up leftover corned beef brisket. These sliders also work with sliced deli corned beef or pastrami.

One thing is for sure, these melty flavorful sliders will be gobbled up in a hot second!

INGREDIENT OPTIONS:

• Use leftover corned beef, sliced corned beef or pastrami.
• Sliced Swiss can be subbed for sliced munster or havarti.
• Thousand Island Dressing can be swapped for dijon or honey mustard if preferred.
• Hawaiian rolls make these sliders extra soft and delicious, but any slider rolls will work as well.

MORE TASTY BAKED SLIDER RECIPES:

CRANBERRY TURKEY SLIDERS – SLOPPY JOE SLIDERS – BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS – PEPPERONI PIZZA SLIDERS

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BAKED REUBEN SLIDERS

These BAKED REUBEN SLIDERS are a quick, easy and absolutely delicious dinner idea. Thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing tucked inside soft Hawaiian rolls then baked to melty perfection.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword reuben sliders

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 685kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Knives
• Baking Dish

Ingredients

• 16 oz package Hawaiian rolls
• ½ cup and + 2 teaspoons Thousand Island dressing divided
• 1 lb thinly sliced deli corned beef pastrami or leftover shredded corned beef
• 8 ounces Swiss cheese
• 1 cup sauerkraut thoroughly drained
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced dried onion
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• ½ tablespoon fresh minced parsley

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Slice your sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half crosswise.
• Spread half cup of Thousand Island dressing onto the bottom of the Haawaiian rolls.
• Layer half of the Swiss cheese on top of the dressing.
• Evenly spread the sauerkraut across the cheese.
• Layer the meat on top of the sauerkraut, followed by a layer of the remaining Swiss cheese.
• Place the top bun layer back onto the sliders.
• Mix together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of Thousand Island dressing, dried onion and poppy seeds.Generously brush mixture across the tops of the slider buns.
• Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the sliders are cooked through and the cheese is melted.
• Optional* place the cooked sliders under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brown the top of the rolls.
• Garnish the tops of the warm sliders with the fresh minced parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1395mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g

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GUINNESS BEEF STEW

This Guinness Beef Stew Recipe has so much flavor! The mushrooms add extra umami, the onions and carrots bring a little sweetness along with the brown sugar. The stew is not sweet by any means but has enough sweetness to balance the bitterness of the beer, letting you just enjoy the comforting and complex flavors of Guinness! The fresh herbs give that little floral note that just makes it feel special.

Instead of cooking chunks of potatoes in the stew, we are serving fluffy mashed potatoes alongside or on top. Use this CREAMY MASHED POTATOES recipe.

By combining simple ingredients with the unmistakable character of Guinness, this stew delivers bold, comforting flavor in every spoonful. Whether you’re honoring St. Patrick’s Day or simply craving something hearty and satisfying, this dish is always a welcome addition to the table.

INGREDIENT OPTIONS:

You can make this as a traditional stew and instead of serving over mashed potatoes, you can add cubed potatoes into the stew about 30-45 minutes before serving.

Extra Stout Guinness can be used. Add an extra teaspoon of brown sugar to counter the bitterness of the extra stout. You can absolutely add as much or little brown sugar as you would like!

I used ¼ cup of flour which made a nice soup-stew thickness… if you prefer more of a gravy-stew thickness add more flour, try ⅓ cup.

You can sub dried herbs for the fresh if you wish, I would recommend starting with 1 teaspoon of each.

CAN THIS STEW BE MADE IN THE SLOW COOKER?

Yes! After step 8 just add everything to your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

What To Serve With Stew:

• Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
• Colcannon Potatoes
• Homemade Oat Rolls
• No-Knead Bread

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GUINNESS BEEF STEW RECIPE

This GUINNESS BEEF STEW RECIPE is absolutely what you would want when walking into an Irish pub. This stew is rich and hearty, the beer gives that perfect bittersweet flavor.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword beef stew recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Servings 6

Calories 561kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Cutting Boards
• Knives
• Dutch Oven

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or cubed beef chuck roast
• 1 large red onion chopped
• 2 cups chopped carrot
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 pint sliced baby bella mushrooms
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 16 oz Guinness beer
• 1 large sprig rosemary
• 1 large sprig thyme
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2-3 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 4 Tablespoons Olive oil divided
• Salt/Pepper – to taste

Instructions

• Pat the pieces of beef dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper, set aside.
• Add the carrots, onion, celery, and mushrooms to a dutch oven or heavy bottomed soup pot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute over medium high heat until softened and just beginning to brown. Remove the vegetables from the pot and set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot, sear the pieces of beef in the pot in batches until all of the beef has been seared. Place all of the beef back into the pot.
• Add 2 Tablespoons of butter and ¼ cup of flour to the beef, stir to coat the beef. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
• Deglaze the pot with 16 oz of Guinness beer, scraping up any bits off the bottom of the pot.
• Add the fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
• Add the beef broth and water and mix to combine.
• Add the cooked vegetables.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer, cover with lid and let simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• About halfway through, give the stew a taste, add any additional salt, pepper or brown sugar as needed.
• Once the beef is tender you can serve the stew at any time. Serve over a large scoop of mashed potatoes.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g

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Cabbage Fried With Bacon

This is a low carb recipe that comes together super quick and easy. Plus you can’t beat the cabbage bacon combo, they were made to go together.

This makes a great side dish, but, could definitely be enjoyed as a meal all on it’s own. It reheats well too so it works for meal prep.

Is Fried Cabbage Good For You

Cabbage is full of fiber and is a wonderfully low carb, low calorie veg.

As far as the bacon being healthy, depends who you ask. That being said, the bacon fits in with a low carb, Keto Diet. Just be sure to get the minimally processed no-sugar bacon.

Ingredients Needed For Cabbage and Bacon (screenshot for grocery list)

• No Sugar Bacon
• Green Cabbage
• Garlic Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• Salt/Pepper

How To Make Fried Cabbage

1. Cook bacon in large pan over medium/high heat until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside. Leave 4 Tablespoons bacon grease in pan, remove any excess.
2. Add cabbage, garlic powder, paprika and pepper to pan and cook in bacon grease for 10 minutes, stirring a few times.
3. Return bacon to pan. Cook 1 more minute. Salt to taste.

What To Serve With Fried Cabbage

Fried cabbage goes well with most low carb proteins. Here are a few ideas to serve alongside:

Broccoli Cheese Chicken Breast – Herb Butter Filet Mignon – Oven Pork Roast – Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage  

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FRIED CABBAGE RECIPE

This Fried Cabbage Recipe is an easy and filling low carb side dish recipe. Perfectly fried cabbage with bacon is the best way to prepare cabbage. 

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword fried cabbage recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 344kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Cutting Boards
• Knives

Ingredients

• 10 ounces Bacon - chopped
• 1 Large Head Green Cabbage - core removed chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• Salt/Pepper

Instructions

• Cook bacon in large pan over medium/high heat until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside. Leave 4 Tablespoons bacon grease in pan, remove any excess.
• Add cabbage, garlic powder, paprika and pepper to pan and cook in bacon grease for 10 minutes, stirring a few times.
• Return bacon to pan. Cook 1 more minute. Salt to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

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What Are Hot Cocoa Bombs?

Hot Cocoa Bombs are a super fun wintertime treat. Basically they are hollow chocolate spheres filled with hot cocoa powder, marshmallows and other surprises.

When you pour hot milk over the cocoa bomb it is like watching a magic trick when all the hidden surprises appear in the cup.

These Chocolate Mint Cocoa Bombs are a wonderful winter treat and the green sprinkles make this a fun St. Patrick’s Day dessert.

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Cocoa Bombs (screenshot for grocery list)

• Powdered Sugar
• Cocoa Powder
• Chocolate
• Andes Mints
• Mini Marshmallows
• Chocolate Bark
• Sprinkles

How To Make Mint Hot Chocolate Bombs

Homemade Cocoa Mix Powder:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. 
2. Set aside until ready to assemble. 

Hot Chocolate Bombs:

1. Melt the chocolate bark according to the package directions. 
2. Add 2-3 tablespoons of melted chocolate to each silicone mold and spread the chocolate around the mold making sure to get a thick, even layer. Make sure to spread the chocolate all the way to the top so you don’t end up with brittle chocolates. 
3. Once there is a thick and even layer in all of the molds, transfer the chocolate to the fridge until it has hardened– about 10 minutes. 
4. Once the chocolate is set, remove each one from the mold and place it on a tray. I use gloves while handling the chocolate so there aren’t fingerprints on the outside of the cocoa bombs but that is optional. 
5. Fill half of the chocolates with the homemade cocoa powder mix. 
6. Heat a small skillet over medium heat just until warm– then remove it from the heat. Place an unfilled chocolate shell on the pan and allow it to sit for 1-2 seconds or until the edge is just beginning to melt. 
7. Immediately place the wet chocolate edge onto one of the filled chocolates and press them gently to seal. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the remaining chocolate bombs. 
8. Drizzle any additional chocolate over the bombs and top with sprinkles or chopped andes mints. 
9. Store the hot chocolate bombs in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
10. To serve, add the hot chocolate bomb to a large mug and top with 1 cup of hot milk. Stir until the chocolate has melted and enjoy

How Do Hot Cocoa Bombs Work?

Hot Cocoa Bombs are filled with everything you need to make a cup of cocoa. Place the cocoa bomb into your mug, pour hot milk over the top and watch the show.

The chocolate outer shell melts revealing the cocoa powder and marshmallows inside. Give a stir and enjoy!

Can Hot Cocoa Bombs Go In Water?

Yes, you can use hot water for cocoa bombs or any type of alternative milk you prefer.

Milk will produce a much richer and creamy hot chocolate than water.

More Fun Desserts And Treats:

Candy Cane Chocolate Bombs – Candy Sushi – Hot Chocolate Fudge – Peppermint Patty Chocolate Truffles – Mini Pancake Cereal

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MINT HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS

These Mint Hot Chocolate Bombs are the perfect sweet treat. Cocoa Bombs are great for homemade holiday gifts or just a fun festive dessert.

Course Holidays

Cuisine American

Keyword cocoa bombs, hot chocolate bombs

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 206kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Silicone Hot Chocolate Bomb Mold

Ingredients

• Hot Cocoa Powder :
• ½ cup mini marshmallows
• ½ cup finely chopped andes mints
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered milk optional
• Hot Chocolate Bombs:
• 1 package 16 ounces chocolate bark
• Hot chocolate powder above
• Sprinkles or chopped andes mints for garnish

Instructions

• Melt the chocolate bark according to the package directions.
• Add 2-3 tablespoons of melted chocolate to each silicone mold and spread the chocolate around the mold making sure to get a thick, even layer. Make sure to spread the chocolate all the way to the top so you don’t end up with brittle chocolates.
• Once there is a thick and even layer in all of the molds, transfer the chocolate to the fridge until it has hardened-- about 10 minutes.
• Once the chocolate is set, remove each one from the mold and place it on a tray. I use gloves while handling the chocolate so there aren’t fingerprints on the outside of the cocoa bombs but that is optional.
• Fill half of the chocolates with the homemade cocoa powder mix.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat just until warm-- then remove it from the heat. Place an unfilled chocolate shell on the pan and allow it to sit for 1-2 seconds or until the edge is just beginning to melt.
• Immediately place the wet chocolate edge onto one of the filled chocolates and press them gently to seal. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the remaining chocolate bombs.
• Drizzle any additional chocolate over the bombs and top with sprinkles or chopped andes mints.
• Store the hot chocolate bombs in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
• To serve, add the hot chocolate bomb to a large mug and top with 1 cup of hot milk. Stir until the chocolate has melted and enjoy

Notes

This recipe uses a homemade hot chocolate powder, but if you don’t want to make your own, feel free to use a store bought hot cocoa mix in place of the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and powdered milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g

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Homemade Dinner Rolls

What’s better than a freshly baked warm dinner roll slathered with butter? Not much!

These Oat Rolls are great because they are fairly easy to make and taste great alongside most meals. Perfect for holiday feasts such as Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving or Easter dinner. Honestly, these rolls shouldn’t be made just on special occasions. Make a special Sunday dinner with homemade rolls for treat.

Ingredients Needed For Oatmeal Dinner Rolls (screenshot for grocery list)

• 2 packages of instant dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water approx 90℉
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 5-5 1/2 cups all purpose flour (measure using the scoop and sweep method)
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats 
• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (optional)

How To Make Oat Rolls

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attached, mix the water, yeast and brown sugar. Let the yeast proof for 5-10 minutes. The surface should be foamy like root beer. If it’s not, then your yeast is dead and you need to start over with fresh yeast.
2. Add the milk, melted butter, salt and eggs to the yeast mixture. Stir briefly to combine.
3. Add 5 cups of the flour and the quick oats. Turn the mixer on low to start. When the majority of the flour is combined, increase to medium speed. Mix on medium speed for 5 minutes. 
4. Stop the mixer halfway through to scrape down the dough hook, if needed. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour a tablespoon at a time if the dough is too wet. The dough should clean the sides of the bowl and won’t stick to your fingers when you touch it. 
5. At the end of the mixing time, transfer the dough to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clear plate and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
6. Grease a 9×13 pan with pan spray or butter and set aside. Punch down the dough and divide into 24 golf ball sized rolls. If you have a kitchen scale, the dinner rolls should be about 2 ounces each. Let the rolls rise until doubled in size. While the rolls are rising the second time, preheat your oven to 400℉. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are a deep golden brown.
7. Brush the rolls with 1 Tablespoon of melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm with butter.

Can I eat these warm or cold?

These rolls are best eaten warm.

How should I store the oatmeal dinner rolls?

Store the dinner rolls in a plastic ziplock bag or airtight container (let cool first). You can store them in the refrigerator, but they will be fine at room temperature. Eat within 3 days for maximum freshness. 

Can I make the dough in advance and bake it later? 

Yes. you can make this dough a day in advance and let it rise overnight in the refrigerator. Just shape the cold dough into dinner roll sized pieces and let them rise in the baking pan as directed. Cold dough will take longer to rise fully, so plan ahead. 

I would not store the unbaked dough longer than 24 hours as it will begin to take on a tangy sourdough flavor. 

What is another variation I can make?

You can make a whole wheat version by swapping about half of the white flour for wheat flour. I have not tested this recipe using 100% whole wheat.

You can also bake this in 2 loaf pans by splitting the dough in half, shaping it into a standard loaf and letting it rise in a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes or until the interior of the loaf is 200℉. If you underbake your loaf, it will be gummy in the middle.

What To Serve These Dinner Rolls With:

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – Prime Rib Roast – Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage – Honey Glazed Ham – Butter Herb Filet Mignon – Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes

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OAT ROLLS RECIPE

These Oat Rolls are the best dinner rolls to serve alongside your family and holiday feasts. Light, fluffy rolls served hot with melty butter are the perfect bread side dish recipe for any meal.

Course Holidays

Cuisine American

Keyword dinner rolls, oat rolls

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Additional Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 599kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer

Ingredients

• 2 packages of instant dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water approx 90℉
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 5-5 1/2 cups all purpose flour measure using the scoop and sweep method
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats
• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Instructions

• In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attached, mix the water, yeast and brown sugar. Let the yeast proof for 5-10 minutes. The surface should be foamy like root beer. If it’s not, then your yeast is dead and you need to start over with fresh yeast.
• Add the milk, melted butter, salt and eggs to the yeast mixture. Stir briefly to combine.
• Add 5 cups of the flour and the quick oats. Turn the mixer on low to start. When the majority of the flour is combined, increase to medium speed. Mix on medium speed for 5 minutes.
• Stop the mixer halfway through to scrape down the dough hook, if needed. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour a tablespoon at a time if the dough is too wet. The dough should clean the sides of the bowl and won’t stick to your fingers when you touch it.
• At the end of the mixing time, transfer the dough to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clear plate and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
• Grease a 9×13 pan with pan spray or butter and set aside. Punch down the dough and divide into 24 golf ball sized rolls. If you have a kitchen scale, the dinner rolls should be about 2 ounces each. Let the rolls rise until doubled in size. While the rolls are rising the second time, preheat your oven to 400℉.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are a deep golden brown.
• Brush the rolls with 1 Tablespoon of melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm with butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 141mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g

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Homemade Creamy Mashed Potatoes

I do love my mashed potatoes and these Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes are another great way to enjoy them. The buttermilk adds a slight tang to the potatoes while keeping them super creamy.

Here are more of my favorite mashed potatoes recipes: Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes – Mashed Potatoes with Spinach – Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes – Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Mashed Potatoes (screenshot for grocery list)

• Yukon Gold Potatoes
• Garlic
• Unsalted Butter
• Buttermilk
• Salt/Pepper

How To Make Mashed Potatoes

1. Peel and cut potatoes into even sized chunks. Transfer to large pot, cover with water, add salt to water and bring to a boil. Gently boil until fork tender. Drain and return to pot.
2. Add garlic then heat potatoes over low to cook off any remaining water. Mash or cream with hand mixer.
3. Add butter, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Stir and heat until butter is melted and potatoes are to your desired consistency.
4. Serve topped with butter and sliced green onions or chopped parsley.

What To Serve With These Mashed Potatoes

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham – Boneless Prime Rib Roast – Cast Iron Ribeye Steak – Meatballs in Onion Gravy – Slow Cooker Ham

More Side Dish Recipes

Lemon Dill Green Beans – Herb Butter Skillet Corn – Spinach Mashed Potatoes – Oven Roasted Carrots – Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes

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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe is a great addition to dinner or holiday menus. Creamy mashed potatoes with a slight tang of buttermilk is the side dish for any meal.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword buttermilk mashed potatoes, homemade mashed potatoes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 298kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Equipment

• Hand Mixer
• Knives
• Pot & Lid

Ingredients

• 3 Lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
• 2 Garlic Cloves - grated
• 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 Cup Buttermilk
• Salt/Pepper - to taste

Instructions

• Peel and cut potatoes into even sized chunks. Transfer to large pot, cover with water, add salt to water and bring to a boil. Gently boil until fork tender. Drain and return to pot.
• Add garlic then heat potatoes over low to cook off any remaining water. Mash or cream with hand mixer.
• Add butter, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Stir and heat until butter is melted and potatoes are to your desired consistency.
• Serve topped with butter and sliced green onions or chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 198mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g

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Cooking Corned Beef In A Slow Cooker

The Crockpot is the best way to cook your corned beef and cabbage. Corned beef brisket can get rubbery if cooked to high. The low constant heat of a slow cooker will get you that falling apart, amazingly tender corned beef. It does take some planning and time. If you are low on time I got you covered with this Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Recipe. But if you have the time, make your corned beef in the slow cooker.

How To Make Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage with Red Potatoes, Onion and Carrots

1. Place onions, corned beef, season packet ingredients, carrots, potatoes, beer and water in slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 9 hours.
3. Add the cabbage and cook on high for 1-1.5 hours.

Can You Overcook Corned Beef

Yes, you can over cook anything really. But it would take a long time to overcook corned beef in the crockpot. Corned beef can easily cook on low for 10-12 hours without issues. If you cook it longer it will eventually begin to disintegrate.

Ingredients Needed For Slow Cooker Corned Beef Brisket

• Corned Beef
• Sweet Onion
• Carrots
• Small Red Potatoes
• Beer
• Green Cabbage

What cut of corned beef is best for the crockpot?

Flat cut: leaner, slices nicely (most popular)
Point cut: fattier, more flavorful, shreds easier
Both work great in a slow cooker.

This is a full meal all combined. But, how do you use up that leftover corned beef? You can make these with the leftovers:

Reuban Stuffed Baked Taquitos, Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup, Hot Reuban Dip or Baked Reuben Sliders.

What To Serve With Corned Beef And Cabbage:

• No Knead Bread
• Spinach Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon)
• Oat Rolls

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Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

This Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe is great because it is easy and low effort. Just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker, set it and forget it. Saint Patrick’s Day dinner will be ready and waiting for you.

Cuisine American

Keyword corned beef, corned beef and cabbage, crockpot, slow cooker

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 hours hours

Total Time 10 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 874kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Ingredients

• 3.5 Lb Corned Beef + Spice Packet
• 1 Sweet Onion (quartered)
• 1 Lb Carrots (cut in half)
• 2 Lbs Small Red Potatoes (whole)
• 1 12oz Beer
• 2-3 Cups Water
• 1 Green Cabbage (quartered)

Instructions

• Place onions, corned beef, season packet ingredients, carrots, potatoes, beer in large slow cooker. Add enough water to just cover corned beef.
• Cook on low for 9 hours.
• Add the cabbage and cook on high for 1-1.5 hours.

Video

Notes

For sauce: Mix equal parts stone ground mustard and oil. Add a drizzle of honey and splash of ACV to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 874kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 259mg | Sodium: 2655mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g

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If you love classic corned beef but don’t want to wait all day for it to cook, the pressure cooker is your best friend. This Pressure Cooker Corned Beef recipe delivers fork-tender brisket in about 90 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a faster alternative to your traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast.

Why Make Corned Beef in a Pressure Cooker?

• Ready in about 1½ hours
• Consistently tender results
• Deep, infused flavor
• Perfect for last-minute holiday meals

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Recipe

Step 1: Rinse corned beef and place into Instant Pot. Add contents of spice packet and the liquids.

Step 2: Pressure cook on high for 90 minutes with a 20 minute natural release.

Note: I do not cook the vegetables with the corned beef because I don’t like soggy wet veggies. Instead we are roasting the vegetables when the corned beef is close to being done (before the pressure release). This way we get glorious golden brown roasted veggies to go with our corned beef. Do It…Trust Me.

How Long Do You Cook Corned Beef In An Instant Pot

This recipe calls for a 3 pound corned beef which is the average size you’ll find. We are pressure cooking for 90 minutes to get a fork tender texture. If you prefer a slice and serve corned beef, decrease the pressure cooking time by 10 minutes and manual release once done.

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Corned Beef

• Corned Beef with Spice Packet
• Beer or Apple Cider
• Carrots
• Cabbage
• Potatoes
• Onions

Instant Pot Corned Beef Without Beer

I have substituted apple cider for the beer and it tastes amazing! Of course, you can always use more water instead of the beer as well.

I don’t recommend using broth because any extra saltiness can cause problems.

How To Use Leftover Corned Beef:

• Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup
• Reuben Stuffed Baked Taquitos
• Baked Reuben Sliders

What To Serve With Corned Beef And Cabbage:

• No Knead Bread
• Spinach Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon)
• Oat Rolls

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Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Recipe

This Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Recipe is a quicker way to get fork tender meat. Keeping this meal simple for a traditional Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner made in your Instant Pot.

Cuisine American

Keyword corned beef, instant pot, pressure cooker

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 55 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 655kcal

Author Nicole Harris

Ingredients

Corned Beef

• 3 Lb Corned Beef with Spice Packet
• 4 Cups Water
• 12 ounces Beer

Vegetables

• Carrots (halved)
• Cabbage (sliced)
• Potatoes (quartered)
• White Onions (sliced)
• Oil
• Salt/Pepper

Instructions

• Rinse corned beef and place into Instant Pot. Add contents of spice packet, water and beer.
• Attach lid and set valve to sealed position. Pressure cook on high for 90 minutes with a 20 minute natural release. Release any remaining pressure before removing lid. Transfer corned beef to platter and pull apart.

Veggies

• Preheat oven to 400ºF
• When corned beef has 10 minutes left during pressure cooking prepare vegetables. Toss veggies in oil and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Video

Notes

Nutrition info is for corned beef only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 2224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g

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