Super Easy Must Try St. Patrick’s Day Game Day Foods
Here are some Super Easy St. Patrick’s Day Game Day Foods you have to make for this holiday season’s sports frenzy, from basketball to hockey! Saint Patricks Day this year is on the opening day of March Madness. Plus, there are some MAJOR NHL games on this year. This is the week for sports, Guinness, and so many watch party snacks. Whether you’re watching the parade or the many sports games, you’ve got something to snack on. Here’s a list of classic St. Patricks Day treats as well as delicious Game Day Snacks that will make this game day hosting a ton of fun!
St. Patty’s Game Day Snacks
St. Patty’s Must Have Dishes
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a well-loved, traditional main dish for the Irish, especially on Saint Patrick’s day. The layers of rich mashed potatoes and savory beef is super super comforting. It’s so easy to make in the oven as dinner one pan! It sure saves a lot of time if you have company coming over. If you’re looking to switch up the flavors, I also have a Curry Parmesan Shepherd’s Pie that I love making if I’m hosting!
Savory Beef Filling
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 carrots Small, chopped
- 2 Stalks celery chopped
- 2 lb ground beef or ground lamb
- 2-3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp rosemary dried
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 Sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup peas
Golden Potato Crust
- 5-6 potatoes Medium, about 2 lb
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 egg yolks
- Chopped chives optional, for garnish
Parmesan Chive Mashed Potatoes
For Saint Patty’s day, you have to make these Parmesan Chive Mashed Potatoes. A classic traditional Saint Patrick’s Day dish is Colcannon, which is mashed potatoes mixed in with sauteed greens. Today, many prepared a simple mashed potatoes instead. This is the perfect recipe to enjoy as a holiday side, or start as a base to add in some sauteed cabbage or kale!
- 4-5 Yukon Gold Potatoes
- ¼ Cup Butter
- ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- Chopped Chives for Garnish
Crispy Potato Pancake
Crispy Potato Pancakes are another must-have for Saint Patrick’s day. In Ireland, crispy potato pancakes are known as Boxty. They’re traditionally made with a mix of shredded raw potato and mashed potatoes, then pan fried until crispy. This Potato Pancake recipe is guaranteed super crispy, and has an Asian twist that makes it super flavorful! But, you can also keep it traditional and enjoy it with sour cream, mustard, and chives!
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes peeled
- ½ cup Corn Starch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tasty Game Day Snacks
Taiwanese Fried Wings with Creamy Green Sauce
These Taiwanese Fried Wings with Creamy Green Sauce are super on theme! What’s a better game day snack than wings? They’re crispy, fun to eat, and super affordable to make. The green sauce here is spicy, creamy, and tart, making these wings so much better than just eating them plain. And, it’s the perfect green color for St. Patrick’s Day! I include the Air Fryer version AND the deep fry version of this recipe, so you have multiple options.
Marinated Chicken Wings
Batter: Air fryer version
- 1 Egg
- 4 tbsp Corn Starch
- ¼ cup Soda Water Ice Cold
- 1.5 cup Tapioca Starch
Batter: Deep Fry Version
- 1 Egg
- 1.5 cup Corn Starch
- ⅓ cup Soda Water cold
Spicy Creamy Green Sauce
- 1 bunch cilantro around 2 cups
- 2 jalapeno remove the seeds
- 1 lime
- 5-8 gloves of garlic
- 1 cup mint
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to season
Oven Roasted Crispy Kalettes
There Oven Roasted Crispy Kalettes are super fun to pop on after another, but also super healthy! These crispy bites are not only vegetarian, they’re also super super easy to make. If you don’t have Kalettes, just replace with cut pieces of kale! These yummy veggie bites not only fit the green color for the festivities, but they taste just like flavored seaweed!
- 1 bag Kalettes or kale
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ Lemon
Cheesy Bacon Rice Ball
These easy handheld Cheesy Bacon Rice Ball will be a hit for sure for your Game Day Watch Party. That fatty, cheesy bite is so good washed down with Guinness. The savoriness of the bacon is complimented by that slightly-sweet soy glaze. These rice balls are simple to make AND eat. So make extras, because everyone will be begging for seconds!
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 slices cheese the same width as bacon
- 1.5 tablespoon furikake seasoning
- ¼ cup roasted seaweed crushed
- 0.5 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 3 stalks green onion chopped
- 0.5 tablespoon Japanese Mayo
Soy Glaze
- 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 tsp Sesame Oil
Shredded Chicken Dip
I love making this shredded chicken dip not just for a sports day watch party, but also whenever I need to get rid of Leftover Chicken fast. It’s spicy, creamy, umami-packed, and perfect with a pint of Guinness.
- 4 piece boneless chicken breast
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Five Spice
- Salt and Pepper
- ½ cup Water
Dip Filling
- ½ cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 Green Onion Chopped
- 250 g Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Mayo
- 6 pieces Rice Paper
Green Onion Dumpling Chips
Dotted with that beautiful green onion, these Green Onion Dumpling Chips are perfect for all sorts of dips, sauces, and scoopable salads. These chips are super easy to make at home with only 3-4 ingredients. They’re fragrant and crunchy, but netural enough to match any sauce or dips you’re serving, like Spicy Mayo Chicken Dip or a refreshing Salmon Poke. They’re a watch party MUST HAVE!
- 20 Dumpling Wrappers
- 3 Green Onion chopped
- Salt
- Sesame Seeds
Yuzu Sesame Edamame Salad
This Yuzu Sesame Edamame Salad adds not only a pop of green, but also a ton of fiber and acidity to this otherwise carb-heavy spread of snacks. It’s super scoopable with either chips or the Green Onion Dumpling Chips that’s higher on this list. It’s crunchy, tart, and deliciously fragrant. This is such a refreshing option for a game day dip!
- 1 ½ cups edamame cooked and shelled
- 1 cup cucumber finely chopped
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1.5 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp kai dong Yuzu Sesame Dressing to taste
- 1 tsp furikake seasoning or more as desired
