Sure, we love a frosty, frothy glass of Guinness with a bowl of Irish stew on St. Patrick's Day, but there's no need to stop there. Think beyond the pint glass this year with all of our all-time favorite Guinness recipes. Why not add some of your favorite brew into your next batch of brownies, beer bread, or loaded nachos? Best of all, every single one these sweet and savory Guinness recipes will pair perfectly with your pint, naturally. đ
This year, do yourself a massive favor and pour a little of your Guinness out and into your desserts, especially the chocolate ones. We're not sure exactly how Guinness and chocolate became such an incredible combo, but we're certainly not mad about it. If you've yet to try this iconic duo, you'll want to bake up our recipes for Guinness chocolate cake and Guinness brownies ASAP. Want something on the colder side? Our Baileys Irish floats are the perfect marriage between a pint and dessert.
Guinness certainly brings a whole new dimension to desserts, but it also adds a special something to our favorite savory snacks and entrées. Exhibit A: beer cheese. You might be used to adding lagers, pilsners, and IPAs to your go-to beer cheese recipe, but a malty, smooth Guinness will take it to a whole other level. Once you've got your beer cheese made, there's no limit to what dishes you can add it to (like , beer cheese sliders, beer cheese brats...), so you can really go wild!
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Irish Beef Stew
Traditionally, an Irish stew (aka Guinness Stew) is made with lamb, which you can totally do, but we think this beefy version is just as comforting and delicious. And how about an Irish coffee to cap the meal?
Get the Irish Beef Stew recipe.
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Beer Cheese
Warm, creamy dips are required on any game day, but if you really want to start the party, put out a pot of beer cheese. Spiked with lager (or Guinness!) and Dijon mustard, this smooth and glossy cheese dip will be devoured by tailgaters everywhere.
Get the Beer Cheese recipe.
3
Beer Braised Cabbage
Donât overlook the humble cabbage! Itâs a natural flavor absorber that pairs well with punchy, intense ingredients (think kimchi), but we also think it can stand up and shine all on its own.
Get the Beer Braised Cabbage recipe.
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Irish Nachos
Lots of festive (and customizable) toppingsâhomemade corned beef, horseradish, pickled jalapeños, black beans, and plenty of cheeseâare layered onto crispy potatoes, creating a flavor-packed combo in every bite. If you're searching for a and creative hearty St. Patrickâs Day appetizer, these nachos should be it.
Get the Irish Nachos recipe.
5
Beer Bread
The beer pulls double-duty here, serving both as a boost to the leaveners and the flavor of the bread. The beer you use will affect the taste, so like any ingredient, use something you love. Porters or a stout like Guinness will give it a chocolate-y, malty vibe that we really dig.
Get the Beer Bread recipe.
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Cabbage Wrap Brats
Though weâre all for a good sandwich or flatbread, oftentimes itâs actually just the tasty fillings weâre after. Thatâs why weâve taken tons of our favorite classicsâthink Philly cheesesteaks or Buffalo chicken wrapsâand turned them into lettuce wraps using everything from collards to romaine. Next up, these simple cabbage-wrapped beer brats.
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Beer Cheese Soup
This soup is epically creamy thanks to threeâyes, really, THREEâcups of cheddar. Though it's not a dip, we recommend dunking some homemade soft pretzels or our soft pretzel bites in here too.
Get the Beer Cheese Soup recipe.
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Grilled Beer Brats
It takes almost zero cooking skills (you do have to know how to turn the grill on) to get perfectly charred brats topped with flavor-packed caramelized onions and peppers. First, the brats get burnish on the grill, then they finish off in a simmering beer bath alongside the veg. That's IT.
Get the Grilled Beer Brats recipe.
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Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip
We took the classic dip up a notch by surrounding it in a ring of the staple pairing: pretzeled biscuits. The creamy dip and the pretzel ring bake together, making this two-in-one party party snack almost too easy to bake and share.
Get the Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip recipe.
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Pub Cheese
This recipe couldn't be more party-friendly. It whips up in minutes, and you only have to dirty one bowl. This is wonderful with big hard or soft pretzels (homemade, maybe?), but truly anything goes.
Get the Pub Beer Cheese recipe.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Sliders
You won't believe how ridiculously easy these next-level sliders are to make. We used a riff on Pioneer Woman's Guinness-braised cabbage technique to take these sliders to the next level, and we'll never go back to the old way again, that's for sure.
Get the Corned Beef and Cabbage Sliders recipe.
12
Chocolate Guinness Cake
Chocolate + stout = one of the greatest dessert combos of all time. The proof is in this chocolate cake (and in our Baileys Irish Floats). Hot top: make sure your Guinness is room temperature so it's easier to incorporate it into the batter.
Get the Chocolate Guinness Cake recipe.
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13
Beer Cheese Mac
A classic can only be made better by beer cheese. This extra-cheesy mac is the ultimate comfort food and can cure any blues.
Get the Beer Cheese Mac recipe.
14
Guinness Brownies
St. Patrick's Day (honestly, really any day) demands these brownies. The Guinness not only adds a bit of moisture, but also added depth to the chocolate flavor that makes these brownies extra hard to resist.
Get the Guinness Brownies recipe.
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Cheesy Guinness Bread
If you love a good beer cheese, you're going to want to jump on this stuffed cheesy bread. We took our pull-apart bread method and added plenty of Guinness, butter, and cheese to make this an app that'll disappear fast.
Get the Cheesy Guinness Bread recipe.
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Baileys Irish Floats
Only four ingredientsâvanilla ice cream, Guinness, Baileys, and chocolate syrupâmake up these simple floats. Want to change things up? Switch out the ice cream flavor (we think chocolate or even mint would be nice!).
Get the Baileys Irish Floats recipe.
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Slow-Cooker Beer Cheese Dip
This time of year, beer cheese is far better than queso, and being able to make it in your slow cooker makes it even better. The dip makes for a perfect snack or any dinner party appetizer. It's simple, quick, and always loved.
Get the Slow-Cooker Beer Cheese Dip recipe.
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Guinness Cheese Pretzel Bites
What could possibly be better than a beer cheese-stuffed pretzel? Paired with an ice cold Guinness, we say nothing. đ
Get the Guinness Cheese Pretzel Bites recipe.
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Bro-Churn Ice Cream
Gather 'round the bros, because these ice cream is packed with all the favorites: stout beer, peanuts, and Butterfingers. Did we also mention it requires NO churning, either?!
Get the Bro-Churn Ice Cream recipe.
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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. Want even more carby goodness? Try our cheesy Guinness pull-apart bread next!
Get the Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread recipe.
Mackenzie Filson
Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.