What better way to get St. Patrick’s Day off and running than with one or more of the delicious St. Patrick’s day appetizers below.
The luck of the Irish will be with you this St. Paddy’s day if you decide to serve up any of the mouthwatering starters below, just be sure to make more than enough as they will be devoured in no time by your fellow revellers.
All the appetizers below compliment a drink or three and will fit perfectly in with the St. Patrick’s day theme, as many of them are predominantly green in color.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Saint Patrick’s day is a big deal in our household, both sides of our family have Irish heritage, so we make sure every year on March the 17th we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick as it is sometimes called.
The day revolves around celebration with food, drinking and dancing as well as a good excuse to get dressed up in some fun green or leprechaun styled clothing.
We always spend the lead up days creating food, and we focus just as much on our appetizers as our main courses. Below you will find our favorite selections, we have made them all over the years and they are our go to choices for St Paddy’s day! I trust you will enjoy them too, let us know in the comments section if you do, or if you have your own favorite Appetizer you would like to share!
Shamrock Shaped Crisps (Chips) Recipe
These Shamrock shaped chips (or crisps as some of you may call them) are an easy and amazing looking St. Patrick’s day appetizer to prepare.
The Shamrock shape is perfect for the day as the shamrock is synonymous with Irish culture.
We usually pair them up with a dip like hummus, but they are equally delicious on their own.
Your guests will be delighted to munch on these shamrock chips.
Recipe From Hungry Happenings
Cheddar Guinness Dip
What could be more perfect to get your St. Patrick’s Day party started than this cheddar and Guinness flavored dip!
Guinness fans rejoice! This amazing tasting dip is infused with Guinness! Don’t be put off if you don’t enjoy the drink, the dip takes on a unique flavor on its own, you will be pleasantly surprised if you try it.
It doesn’t get much more Irish than a Guinness and cheddar flavored dip! Make sure to add it to your St Paddy’s day appetizer list this year.
From The Curvey Carrot
Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers
These Green Peppers stuffed with cheese look to be a great St. Paddy’s day appetiser, with its green color fitting in perfectly.
Whilst not strictly an Irish treat, the green colors provide a way for people who love peppers to indulge.
Just watch how quickly these disappear especially after a few green ales!
From Simple As That
Vegan Green Goddess Pizza
Mmmm Pizza and Guinness or Beer, that’s a match made in heaven! This Super green colored pizza wont look out of place in St. Patrick’s Day and will be devoured by the hungry hordes in no time at all!
Its also healthy and vegan friendly, with its delicious creamy cashew cheese and pesto base, great to have any time.
A great healthy choice for a St Patrick’s Day appetizer.
From Well and Full
The Donovan’s Irish Pasties
The Donovan’s Irish Pasties are a traditional St. Patrick’s Day appetizer in our household.
Comprised of flaky pastry filled with succulent shredded roast beef and delicious potatoes and drizzled with a savoury roast beef gravy.
Every bite is heavenly!
St. Patrick’s Day Deviled Eggs
St. Patrick’s Day Deviled Eggs not only taste great but they look amazing! Simply add green food coloring for a St. Patrick’s Day treat!
A great appetizer that can be served throughout the day! Your guests will wolf them down in no time at all. so be sure to make a lot.
Irish eyes really will be smiling when you present them with these deviled eggs on St paddy’s day.
From Foodjimoto
Traditional Irish Potato Boxty (Potato Cakes)
These Traditional Irish Potato Boxty are delicious potato pancakes, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and sooo yummy!
You best cook a large batch of these as they will be in demand!
If you are looking for a real traditional Irish Appetizer, you simply cannot go past the Potato Boxty! they go perfect with or without a Guinness
From Grits and Pinecones
St Patrick’s Day Appetizers
So there you have it! our top 7 St Patrick’s Day appetizers!
Have one of your own you would like to share? or have any questions about the one below? leave us a comment in comment area, we would love to hear from you!
