Celebrate March 17 in style with this complete St. Patrick’s Day Party Menu guide! Discover easy Irish-inspired appetizers, hearty main dishes, festive green drinks, and simple recipes perfect for family gatherings or parties. From spinach dip and shepherd’s pie to shamrock milkshakes, this step-by-step menu plan helps you host a fun and stress-free St. Patrick’s Day celebration at home.
Below is a complete, well-balanced menu you can use for a home party, potluck, or themed dinner.
🥗 APPETIZERS (Easy, Shareable & Festive)
1. Spinach Artichoke Dip (Crowd Favorite)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup chopped artichoke hearts
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt & pepper
Recipe
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Bake 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve with toasted bread or crackers.
2. Shamrock Cucumber Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- White bread slices
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cucumber (thin slices)
- Salt
Recipe
Spread cream cheese → add cucumber → season → cut into shamrock shapes.
3. Green Deviled Eggs
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Ingredients
- 6 boiled eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp spinach puree
- Salt & pepper
Recipe
Slice eggs → mix yolks with mayo + mustard + spinach → pipe filling back.
4. Broccoli Cheddar Bites
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
Recipe
Mix → fill muffin tray → bake 15 minutes at 190°C.
🍲 MAIN DISHES (Hearty & Traditional)
5. Irish Shepherd’s Pie
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Ingredients
- 400g ground lamb or chicken
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- ½ cup peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- Salt & pepper
Recipe
- Cook meat + onion + carrot 8–10 min.
- Add peas and seasoning.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Spread mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake 25 minutes at 180°C.
6. Corned Beef & Cabbage
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Ingredients
- 1 kg corned beef brisket
- 1 cabbage
- 4 potatoes
- 3 carrots
Recipe
Simmer beef 3 hours → add vegetables last 30 minutes → slice and serve.
7. Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
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Ingredients
- 4 potatoes
- 1 cup cabbage (chopped)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 green onions
Recipe
Boil potatoes → mash → sauté cabbage → mix together → add butter & onions.
8. Green Pesto Pasta (Quick Option)
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Ingredients
- 250g pasta
- ½ cup pesto
- ½ cup peas
- Parmesan cheese
Recipe
Cook pasta → add peas last 2 minutes → drain → mix pesto → sprinkle cheese.
🥤 DRINKS (Kid-Friendly & Adult Options)
9. Shamrock Milkshake
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Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ tsp mint extract
- Green food color (optional)
Recipe
Blend all ingredients → serve chilled → top with whipped cream.
10. Mint Lemonade
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Ingredients
- 4 cups lemonade
- Fresh mint leaves
- Green food color (optional)
Mix and chill before serving.
11. Sparkling Lime Mocktail
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Ingredients
- Lime juice
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves
Mix and serve with lemon slice garnish.
🎉 Simple Party Menu Plan for 8–10 Guests
✔ 2 appetizers
✔ 1 main dish
✔ 1 side dish
✔ 1 vegetarian option
✔ 2 drinks
Example:
- Spinach Dip
- Deviled Eggs
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Colcannon
- Shamrock Milkshake
- Mint Lemonade
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🍀 Final Hosting Tips
- Add food labels (Lucky Dip, Leprechaun Bites)
- Use green napkins and gold accents
- Prepare appetizers in advance
- Cook mains fresh
- Keep drinks chilled
This menu gives you a balanced, festive, and stress-free St. Patrick’s Day party setup perfect for family or friends.
