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Irish Appetizers! Easy and fun.

St Patricks Party Food
St. Patricks party food cheese charcuterie board

Here are my favorite St. Patrick's party foods, starting with this one made with Irish cheddar cheese! I love them because they are easy, festive and delicous Irish appetizers.

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❤️ Why You'll Love these St. Patrick's Party Food Recipes.

We all have a little bit ‘o Irish when March rolls around, or at least we can pretend, right? So lets start with this is a pretty Irish appetizer made with Irish cheddar cheese! Easy to put together and fun and healthy St Patricks party food.

So here I’m sharing a fun but delicious menu AND a few casual hosting tips!

Green food is just fun…but there is a way to get there without a bunch of green food coloring.  And this is a healthy Irish Enter my green grazing board featuring and Irish cheddar cheese. And grazing boards are perfect for entertaining because you can make it mostly in advance.

But even more important then the green food is good food with a hint of Irish.  My menu has a bit of both..so take a look and make it all or pick your favorite and keep it super simple.  OR, when your friends ask what they can bring….have them make one of these recipes for the gathering.

🍲 Ingredients

Irish Cheese - This savory Irish cheese is a standout choice for any St. Partick's celebration. Its creamy, tangy flavor pairs perfectly with a colorful spread of fresh fruits and crunchy veggies, creating a yummy of textures and tastes that guests will love. Ideal for sharing among friends, this cheese brings a touch of tradition and a whole lot of charm to your party board, making it a must-have treat at your next gathering.

Green Grazing Board with Avocado Spread

This board is all about the green and letting guests graze throughout the get-together. I also made a Creamy Avocado Spread (can you say green and delish). Perfect for dipping your crackers or veggies in. Here's for the recipe!

  • 1 avocado
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • a squeeze of lime juice (to taste)
  • a pinch of garlic powder (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Mash avocado.
  2. Mix in yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Adjust to taste. VOILA! Two minutes and done.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Beer Cheese Fondue With Irish Cheddar Cheese

Beer Cheese Fondue With Irish Cheddar Cheese
Beer Cheese Fondue With Irish Cheddar Cheese with beer cheese fondu dippers

Now don’t worry if you don’t have a fondue pot. I have made fondue 3 different ways without the traditional fondue pot, and they all have turned out great! The key to any fondue is the heat source. Below are the three alternative methods you can use to make a great fondue meal when you don’t own a Fondue Pot.

Use a thick-bottom pot. This method is the fastest method for making fondue, but you have to be sure that your heat source is VERY, VERY low. This method is almost foolproof if you monitor the heat. Take it off the burner when it gets too hot, and keep the burner on LOW. 

Use your crockpot! The crockpot is ideal for fondue because the whole premise of the crockpot is low and slow. This method takes approximately 1 and ½ hours. 

Use a double-broiler! This method is most similar to the heating style of a fondue pot. The simmering water at the bottom of the pot indirectly heats the cheese which allows it to melt slowly. 

Beer Cheese Fondue Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese
  • 4 ounces Irish Cheddar cheese (or cheddar of your choice)
  • 1 clove garlic, grated with a microplane or grater
  • 1 cup Irish beer
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch of pepper
  • Assorted cheese fondue dippers

Instructions

Beer Cheese Fondue With Irish Cheddar Cheese Method

  1. Bring beer and garlic to a low simmer
  2. Toss all shredded cheeses with cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cheese a small handful at a time over low heat until melted. Stir in a figure 8 pattern until smooth before adding more. Do not try to rush this process or your cheese will not melt properly.
  4. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the bread.
  5. Arrange an assortment of bite-size dipping foods on a platter. If necessary, carefully pour the fondue into a fondue pot. Serve with fondue forks or wooden skewers. Dip and enjoy!

Notes

When it comes to choosing your own signature cheese combination, just make sure to choose soft, easy-to-melt cheeses with high-fat content for the best cheese fondue. Brie is another great creamy addition to fondue.

• Cheese Fondue Dippers:

Boiled baby new potatoes in their skins — quartered if large, Blanched broccoli, cauliflower,asparagus, cherry tomatoes, sliced firm apples — such as Granny Smith, Cooked sliced hot sausage, Cubed French, sourdough, and/or pumpernickel bread

  • Cheese fondue can be made 1 day in advance and kept in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat gently over a double boiler, adding additional beer as needed to thin the fondue and reach the right consistency
  • If your sauce separates, you might end up with clumps. This is easy to fix! Simply use an immersion blender or transfer the entire mixture into a blender and process it until no more clumps are visible. Strain and add a few tablespoons of cream to the cheese sauce and warm it up over with gentle heat while stirring.
  • Even in a fondue pot, you will need to stir the sauce so it occasionally

doesn’t stick and burn on the bottom.

  • If you don’t have fondue forks, use cocktail forks or skewers.
  • Cube your bread several hours before serving and lay it on a cookie sheet

so that it can dry out. It’s easier to fondue:) Alternatively, use stale bread.

🪄 Tips and Tricks

  • Cut your vegetables and fruit in advance
  • Use a green apple for the green theme
  • Add sausage because, well sausage it good!

🗒 Variations

Spicy Kick: Add a dash of cayenne or a splash of hot sauce for extra heat.

Herb Infusion: Mix in fresh herbs like chives or thyme for a fragrant, savory boost.

Beer Blend: Experiment with different beers (like stout or IPA) to alter the flavor profile.

Bacon Bits: Stir in crisp, crumbled bacon for a smoky, salty accent.

Mustard Swirl: Incorporate a spoonful of grainy mustard to lend a tangy sharpness.

Creamy Upgrade: Blend in a bit of cream cheese for an extra smooth, velvety texture.


🗒 Corned Beef Reuben slidersSt. Partick's Day Reuben Sliders

Corned Beef Sliders Reuben Sliders
Corned Beef Sliders Reuben Sliders Irish St. Patricks party recipes

These little Reuben sliders are so stinking good, they were all gone within the first 30 minutes so you may want to make a double batch.. You can prep them all in advance. And you know what that means???? You get to party at your own party! YAS!!

Here's the recipe for the Corned Beef Reuben Sliders

Here's a short video of the Reuben Sliders


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Irish Guinness Mac and Cheese

Irish Guinness Mac and Cheese
Irish Guinness Mac and Cheese

Irish Mac and Cheese is perfectly creamy and delicious made with Guinness Beer and Irish Cheese. How festive is that!? Here's the recipe.

Warm Irish Reuben Dip🤔 Warm Irish Reuben Dip

Warm Irish Reuben Dip
Warm Irish Reuben Dip

This easy hot Reuben dip only takes 20 minutes to put together and is always a crowd favorite. You can use leftover corned beef (more on corned beef below) or deli corned beef. Here's the recipe!

Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

There’s something perfect about corned beef and cabbage for crock pot enthusiasts. The meat becomes so tender, absorbing all the flavors from the seasonings and broth. The cabbage, potatoes, and carrots soak up just the right amount of salty goodness, creating the perfect flavors. It’s hearty, satisfying, and gives off the classic St. Patricks corned beef and cabbage vibes. Recipe here

Now for a few of st patrick's day party ideas!

Make what you can ahead of time.

Make and prepare ingredients as much as you possibly can the day before your gathering. And the good news, I share just how to do that. It makes all the difference in the world and is what will make you fall in love with entertaining.

Don’t plan to make too many things.

Keep it simple. And take help from the store. I still have to remind myself of this. For this gathering, I was planning the menu above and was also going to make Irish Soda bread. Welp, my day got a bit busy and I simply didn’t want to go to the trouble. Instead, I found an awesome loaf of Italian bread with everything bagel spice on top. And it actually was perfect!

Don’t forget the music!

One thing that people often forget when entertaining is setting the mood, and that is where a good playlist comes in.  It’s just fun and gets everyone in the mood. Here are a few of my favorite St. Patty’s lists from Pandora.  Or goes to iTunes and search for bagpipes or Irish Music. St. Paddy's Day Party Music Patrick's Day CelebrationIrish Celtic Music

St. Patrick's Day Drinks

Finally, doesn’t every St. Pat’s party need a good drink? I always have beer on hand and to make the beer festive, add one drop of green food coloring to each glass! Although green beer is nice, I prefer a pint of Guinness for a more authentic Irish experience. If beer isn’t your thing, try one of these festive cocktails.

St. Patricks Party Decor

You can do as much or as little as you’d like, But for me, this year I’m buying a bunch of flowers with a hint of green in them putting them in a few vases to be scattered around. I’ll also pull out my springy green napkins or you can buy some green paper napkins. Finally, no matter what time of day, I always have a few votives flickering away. They just make me happy.

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