10+ Amazing Irish Side Dishes (2024)

Humble cabbage is the star of this Irish-inspired side! This healthier version of Irish fried cabbage is lightly sautéed with leeks and finished off with oven-roasted bacon. It's a great choice to serve along with corned beef on St. Patrick's Day but makes for a delicious side dish any time of year! I like to use red cabbage, but green cabbage works as well! You can also fry the cabbage in bacon grease if you have it. Delish!

This is the classic Irish side dish! Irish colcannon potatoes are a delicious Irish side dish of mashed potatoes infused with sautéed greens. This traditional Irish side dish is creamy, comforting, and very simple to make!

Reuben Chowder combines all the flavors of the classic sandwich into a creamy soup. It’s also a great way to use up leftover corned beef! You’ll want to lick your bowl clean! Serve with crusty bread.

This traditional Irish Potato Farls recipe is so easy and made with just 4 simple ingredients. Also known as potato bread or cakes, Farls are a tasty classic breakfast from Ireland. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day of the year.

This Irish stew is a filling peasant dish, made with very simple and cheap ingredients. This easy lamb stew takes about an hour to prepare.

This delicious recipe for traditional Irish brown bread will have you wanting to kick up your heels and dance an Irish jig! This Irish bread is leavened with baking soda, and it's just a touch sweet! I love to eat it slathered with plenty of butter.

This Irish leek and zucchini soup is the low-carb version of the classic Irish leek and potato soup. It's such a simple and delicious recipe that is delicious (and extra green) when topped with diced green onions! This lighter version is as creamy and comforting as the original.

Boxty are tasty, fluffy Irish potatoes that are pan-fried like pancakes and served at breakfast. They can also be used as a great side dish, or Irish appetizers!

This creamy and delicious soup is filled with hearty and healthy vegetables. It's perfect for any day of the week, including St. Patrick's Day!

This easy take on a shepherd's pie can be used as a main course or put into individual sized dishes and used as a side dish!

This creamy and lightly seasoned soup is perfect for a cold day. You might already have the ingredients you need to make it!

This perfectly sweetened cake is great for any time of year and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee. It's a 9-inch cake that can serve 8 to 10 guests.