24 Genius Guinness Recipes You Have To Try (Even You Manage To Have Any To Spare) (2024)

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?

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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.

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Don’t overlook the humble cabbage! It’s 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.

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Lots of festive (and customizable) toppings—homemade corned beef, horseradish, pickled jalapeños, black beans, and plenty of cheese—are layered onto crispy potatoes, creating a flavor-packed combo in every bite. If you're searching for a and creative hearty St. Patrick’s Day appetizer, these nachos should be it.

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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.

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Though we’re all for a good sandwich or flatbread, oftentimes it’s actually just the tasty fillings we’re after. That’s why we’ve taken tons of our favorite classics—think Philly cheesesteaks or Buffalo chicken wraps—and turned them into lettuce wraps using everything from collards to romaine. Next up, these simple cabbage-wrapped beer brats.

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This soup is epically creamy thanks to three—yes, really, THREE—cups of cheddar. Though it's not a dip, we recommend dunking some homemade soft pretzels or our soft pretzel bites in here too.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A classic can only be made better by beer cheese. This extra-cheesy mac is the ultimate comfort food and can cure any blues.

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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.

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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.

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Only four ingredients—vanilla ice cream, Guinness, Baileys, and chocolate syrup—make up these simple floats. Want to change things up? Switch out the ice cream flavor (we think chocolate or even mint would be nice!).

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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.

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What could possibly be better than a beer cheese-stuffed pretzel? Paired with an ice cold Guinness, we say nothing. 😍

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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?!

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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!

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