Beer-Inspired St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Photo: William Dickey

Beer Cheese Spread

This recipe makes a lot, but it can be frozen for up to a month. It fits perfectly into 4 (10-oz.) ramekins. Try it over French fries, hot dogs, and chili for your St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Recipe: Beer Cheese Spread

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Pork with Apples, Bacon, and Sauerkraut

Thinly sliced pancetta (unsmoked Italian bacon cured with salt and spices) and a few quick twists of kitchen string turn an inexpensive pork loin into a party-worthy dish.

Recipe: Pork with Apples, Bacon, and Sauerkraut

Photo: Van Chaplin

Beer-battered "Fried" Onion Rings

Fry the largest rings of sliced onions in a skillet with olive oil, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake to finish the rings. Sprinkle with kosher salt just before serving–It clings best to the rings.

Recipe: Beer-battered "Fried" Onion Rings

Photo: William Dickey

Gingerbread Cake With Stout Buttercream

Not just any beer will work in this German-inspired cake. Use a stout–The bold flavor of the beer complements the spices in the gingerbread cake mix. Spread a simple buttercream icing over the cake and garnish with toasted pecans.

Recipe: Gingerbread Cake with Stout Buttercream

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peppered Beef Soup

Peppered Beef Soup served in Toasted Bread Bowls is reminiscent of a pot roast with all the fixings. The bread bowls are toasty on the outside and infused with a beer broth on the inside.

Recipe: Peppered Beef Soup

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chicken

Grilling is a delicious way to "roast" a whole bird, especially when beer is involved. Use a milder brew if you wish, but skip hoppy IPAs.

Recipe: Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chicken

Double Whammie Yeast Rolls

The double whammy comes from using beer and potato buds in the recipe.

Recipe: Double Whammie Yeast Rolls

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Beer-Batter Fried Pickles

Crunchy, tart pickles get a crispy, deep-fried coating in beer for this crowd-pleaser for St. Patrick's Day. Serve with a Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce.

Recipe: Beer-Batter Fried Pickles

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Beer-Cheese Fondue with Baby Cauliflower

Use this recipe for a quick, cheesy dip for baby cauliflower or any veggie you'd like.

Recipe: Beer-Cheese Fondue with Baby Cauliflower

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Spicy Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

Make-Ahead
Once the chilly weather sets in, we guarantee you'll be looking forward to this spicy dish after a long day at work.

Recipe: Spicy Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

Sweet Beer Bread

The four-ingredient loaf calls for flour, sugar, beer, and butter or margarine. Experiment with this recipe and make it your own by adding cheeses, chives, or other fresh ingredients to flavor the bread.

Recipe: Sweet Beer Bread

Marinated Flank Steak

Marinate your steak in beer, Italian dressing, and fajita seasoning for an easy and delicious supper.

Recipe: Marinated Flank Steak

Photo: Ian Bagwell; Prop Styling: Annette Joseph; Food Styling: Cynthia Groseclose

Beer-Battered Fried Fish

Any type of white, flaky fish may be substituted for grouper.

Recipe: Beer-Battered Fried Fish

Grilled Bratwurst

The bratwurst, king of the hot dogs, is simmered in beer and seasonings then piled high with fresh veggies and a special mustard sauce, made with cider vinegar, beef bouillon cubes, and a little sugar.

Recipe: Grilled Bratwurst

Photo: Howard Lee Puckett

Bacon-and-Bourbon Collards

Brown sugar, bourbon, and ale beer elevate a traditional collards recipe to a whole new level.

Recipe: Bacon-and-Bourbon Collards

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Mom's Signature Roast Beef

Combine a chuck roast, veggies, potatoes, and a beer and let this classic dish bake for hours until the meat is succulent and fork-tender.

Recipe: Mom's Signature Roast Beef