21 St. Patrick’s Day Appetizers That Will Win Any Party
The moment has come: It’s your turn to host the St. Patrick’s Day party for all your friends and family. The decorations, the entertainment, the food, a seemingly endless supply of green beer—it can all feel a bit overwhelming, but don’t stress. We’ve rounded up a collection of tasty St. Patrick’s Day appetizers that are all super easy to make.
Want a potato-based appetizer with so much cheese it’ll make everyone’s mouths water just looking at it? We’ve got it. Looking for corned beef sliders smothered in a Guinness barbecue sauce? It’s on this list. Or keep it super simple and make fancy tater tots.
Gather all your ingredients, grab a sipping beer (you drink while cooking, too, right?) and get ready to hone your culinary skills—even if you’re a total novice in the kitchen—because these delicious apps will impress all your guests.
Originally published on SheKnows. A version of this article was originally published in March 2017.
Irish Nachos
Here's a fun twist on traditional nachos; this time with potatoes, green onions, bacon, cilantro and more.
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Cooking with Curls
Corned Beef and Cheddar Potato Nests
Crispy potato cups cradle shredded corned beef and Irish cheddar cheese in this recipe.
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Lea & Jay
Cheesy Irish Cabbage Gratins
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Hungry Couple NYC
Guinness-Glazed Peanuts
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Zag Left
Guinness Barbecue Corned Beef Sliders
Melted cheddar and barbecued corned beef make these sliders a dish your guests will keep reaching for.
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Dixie Chik Cooks
Colcannon Tater Tots
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Whole Food Bellies
Corned Beef and Cabbage Pasties
Corned beef and cabbage pasties turn a main dish into a fuss-free appetizer.
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Thirsty for Tea
Guinness Cheddar Fondue
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Ethnic Spoon
Guinness Beer-Battered Onion Rings
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Tara's Multicultural Table
Beef and Guinness Hand Pies
Skip the silverware and serve these finger food-friendly hand pies at your St. Patrick's Day gathering instead.
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Partial Ingredients
Irish Rarebit
Smothered in an Irish cheddar and whiskey sauce, these toasts are hard not to love.
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Port and Fin
Corned Beef and Cabbage Nachos
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The Stay At Home Chef
Guinness Steak Skewers with Gouda
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GoGoGo Gourmet
Irish Potato Bites
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Lea & Jay
Guinness-Braised Short Rib Sliders
Tender and oh-so-savory, these Guinness-braised short rib sliders are nearly irresistible.
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Cake-n-Knife
Irish Tater Totchos
Crispy tater tot nachos covered in Irish cheddar and bacon will make any event feel like a party.
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Half Baked Harvest
Irish Boxty with Caviar
Irish potato pancakes topped with caviar and sour cream are a fancy fusion appetizer for your celebration.
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Christina's Cucina
Guinness Dijon Soft Pretzels
Guinness-infused soft pretzels are dunked in tangy Dijon mustard in this snackable recipe.
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Vrai
Wild Garlic Guinness Sausage Rolls
Fragrant garlic and juicy sausage will make your guests reach for a second helping of these rolls.
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Recipes From a Pantry
Irish Cornbread
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Taste of Divine
Irish Cheese Toasties
Irish cheddar cheese gets melted and browned around the edges on these toasties, great with beer or wine.
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Palatable Pastime
