These 20 St. Patrick's Day Breakfast Recipes Are The Best Way To Say "Top Of The Morning To Ya"
Whoever said that St. Patrick's Day was just for drinking Guinness and eating corned beef clearly has never celebrated with someone from Team Delish. We start our celebrations as soon as we wake up with a festive (and often green) St. Patrick's Day breakfast. Think of it: This is the only holiday where Irish coffee is appropriate before 12 p.m. (and we'll absolutely be taking advantage of that). So go on and start your holiday morning off with a little luck of the Irish with one of these 20 St. Patrick's day breakfast recipes.
Okay, St. Patrick's Day is admittedly not all about Irish coffees. You have to eat something too. If you want to go in on a full, authentic Irish breakfast, we've got tons of ideas on how to make a fry-up that'll make you wish it was St. Patrick's Day every day. An Irish breakfast consists of a few staples you likely already have in your kitchen: eggs, fried mushrooms, bacon-y baked beans, grilled tomatoes, potato hash, and the (very, very optional) addition of black pudding. By all means, feel free to take your own liberties, or just go ahead and make some corned beef hash & eggs and some scones. No one will be mad about it.
Whatever you do, don't forget your greens. We've got plenty of vibrant green breakfast foods that'll save you from getting pinched, like our recipes for matcha-hazelnut mochi donuts, green eggs and ham, and spinach smoothies.
Planning on celebrating St. Patty's all day long? Check out all of our top St. Patrick's Day recipes, including all our favorite Guinness recipes as well as all the ways you can cook up corned beef.
Boxty
Can’t decide between a crispy latke and a pile of creamy mashed potatoes? Make boxty. Crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the center, these Irish potato pancakes give you the best of both iconic potato dishes in a single bite. Many Irish eat them with eggs and sausage for breakfast, but you can also serve them topped with applesauce, like a latke, or ketchup like a hash brown. Our personal favorite is a dollop of sour cream and a confetti of chopped scallions.
Get the Boxty recipe.
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
There's something so comforting about a breakfast hash. They're quick and simple and the perfect thing to wake up for. This hash will help use up any leftover corned beef you have; feel free to sub in any leftover vegetable you have too!
Get the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs recipe.
Versatile Scones
These are so buttery and flaky, and come out tall and proud with plenty of layers. This base recipe works well with any extra add-ins and can even go sweet or savory. We include a few of our favorite variations, but don't let the fun stop here. Go wild with some of your family's favorite fruit, chocolate chips, or cheeses!
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Irish Coffee
The combination of sweetened coffee, Irish whiskey, and whipped cream makes this double-hit of caffeine and booze perfect for the start or end of the day.
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Green Eggs & Ham
Dr. Seuss wants us all to try green eggs and ham, and with this easy scrambled egg recipe, we have no need not to. Skip the food coloring and use spinach and lots of fresh herb to give the eggs a green makeover perfect for St. Patty's Day. You feel much better about them, plus get some much needed greens in. Use kale or any of your favorite herbs for these!
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Instant Pot Hash
Potato hash is one of our favorite ways to feed a hungry brunch crowd, especially this one, made in your Instant Pot. This version gets some delicious smokey flavor from the Canadian bacon, but if your family's not a fan, regular bacon or sausage would be delicious too!
Get the Instant Pot Hash recipe.
Mochi Donuts
Mochi donuts, also called pon de ring donuts, are a crispy, springy, sweet treat that combines the chewy texture of Japanese mochi with the crispy fried goodness of the American donut. Instead of referring to the contents of the donut, the name is inspired by a Japanese term that describes the texture, mochi-mochi, which is a chewy, pillowy texture. The best part of the donut is undoubtedly the glaze. You can go with one, two, or all of the glazes we added here (we're pretty partial toward our matcha-hazelnut glaze for St. Patrick's Day), or come up with your own flavor combinations!
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Air Fryer Oat Pancakes
Whether it's the classic fluffy variety, buttermilk ones studded with blueberries, or flapjacks filled like cannoli, this breakfast treat is a winner with almost everyone. Well, that is, except for the cook, who is all-too-often stuck by the griddle turning out batch after batch. No longer, thanks to the air fryer, which makes giant single-serving pancakes a breeze. These are made with oat flour, which means they're suitable for gluten-free pancake lovers, as well as anyone who loves the slightly nutty taste of oats, an Irish staple.
Get the Air Fryer Oat Pancakes recipe.
Green Bloody Mary
The secret to these zesty Bloody Marys? No, there's no green food dye for this garden-hued Bloody Mary, just tomatillos!
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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef Has
Corned beef and hash is a comfort classic for a reason, and we love how easy to cook it up in a slow cooker. Your favorite brunch classic just got way easier. Why cook in the morning on St. Patrick's Day when you can let your slow cooker do some of the heavy lifting overnight, right?
Get the Slow-Cooker Corned Beef & Hash recipe.
Bacon Baked Beans
We don't trust people who don't like baked beans. Tangy and smoky, they're the perfect side for anything Southern, but also to accompany a full Irish breakfast. We like ours topped with bacon—yes, because bacon makes everything better—but you can skip if you're vegetarian.
Get the Bacon Baked Beans recipe.
Perfect Fruit Scones
Scones sound fancy, but really, they're so easy to make. These scones are studded with fresh berries and sprinkled with coarse sugar for the perfect bite. Fruit scones are meant to be seasonal, so use your favorite farmers' market fruit (or whatever you need to use up in your fridge).
Get the Perfect Fruit Scones recipe.
Spinach Smoothie
We get it: The thought of drinking a green smoothie can be a little... unappetizing. But when blended up with coconut water and banana for a little sweetness, this one is totally delicious.
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Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Did you know? Steel-cut oats are synonymous with Irish oats. The difference between oatmeal is the cut of the oat and the texture. And while we <3 steel-cut oats, we don't like standing over the stove stirring them all morning. Next time, pop them in your Instant Pot for an easy Irish breakfast
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Green Shakshuka
Originating in North Africa and now strongly associated with Israeli cuisine, shakshuka typically involves a sauce of tomatoes and red peppers. Our take on this simmered skillet breakfast spins the color wheel, thanks to roasted tomatillos and Swiss chard, and takes flavor inspiration from Mexico. We top these eggs cooked in a tangy, spicy salsa verde with cotija cheese and avocado, but the topping choices are endless, from chorizo to toasted pine nuts.
Get the Green Shakshuka recipe.
Oatmeal Pancakes
On weekdays, we want something that feels a little heartier and more filling to start our work days off right. But who says pancakes are just for weekends? Instead, add oats to your pancakes to make them worthy of your daily breakfast rotation and highlights our love of Irish oats.
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Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread
Beer bread is great and all, but this one stuffed with bacon, cheddar, jalapeños, and cream cheese is really something extra special! You'll certainly need some bread to go with all these egg-cellent dishes.
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Avocado Pancakes
If you love avocados, or even if you just love their beautiful green color, these soft, vibrant pancakes will be your new love at the breakfast table. Top these with blueberries, bananas, or chocolate chips, or eat them plain if that's your thing—they're good any which way!
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Cabbage Breakfast Burrito
This recipe is great as is, but it's also a great jumping-off point for making the low-carb breakfast burrito of your dreams. Whatever you swap, add, or omit, just don't forget the hot sauce. 😎
Get the Cabbage Breakfast Burritos recipe.
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