Get ready to start your day the Irish way! From hearty classics to sweet delights, I’ve rounded up 16 scrumptious Irish breakfast recipes that’ll transport you straight to the Emerald Isle.
Get ready to explore a world of flavors and textures that’ll have you saying, “Top o’ the mornin’ to ya!”
1. Irish Scones
Scones are essential to Irish culture. They’re part of afternoon tea, a treat after dinner, and a speedy morning bite.
This is an effortless recipe for foolproof scones every time. If you want them sweeter, include dried fruit such as raisins, or leave them plain to enjoy with butter and jam.
2. Corned Beef Boxty
Boxty is a type of fried potato pancake with different fillings. This corned beef version exceeds all expectations with its delicious corned beef and swiss cheese filling.
This snack is as meaty as it is mouthwatering.
3. Green Oatmeal
Keep in mind this oatmeal has spinach. But don’t worry, you’ll barely taste it.
Made with rolled oats, bananas, milk, chia seeds, and spinach, it’s an eye-catching bowl of nutritious, Irish-themed goodness. It’s a festive and healthy breakfast, perfect for St. Paddy’s Day.
4. Irish Eggs
If scrambled eggs are your go-to morning meal, you’ll enjoy this hearty recipe. This dish is a morning comfort food that combines fluffy scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, and green bell pepper.
Add sausage or bacon for a protein-rich boost.
5. Full Irish Breakfast
If you’ve got a busy day in front of you, eat like a farmer with this take on the full Irish. This pan-fried plate has the right ingredients for an authentically Irish meal. Black pudding, hash browns, and other classics will make the full Irish both flavorful and satisfying.
Making this breakfast requires some time, but is well worth it on weekends when you have a real brunch craving.
6. Potato Apple Bread
This dish works as well for breakfast as for dessert, so feel free to make a large amount to enjoy all day.
The recipe calls for a soft potato cake with tart apple chunks in its fluffy crumb. There’s also a hint of vanilla and cinnamon.
Have a slice by itself, or add butter, whipped cream, or lemon curd.
7. Chocolate Chip Irish Soda Bread
If you have a sweet tooth in the morning, have this amazing chocolate chip loaf. This is soda bread enhanced with chocolate chips in the batter. Brown sugar gives it a caramel taste.
The author even includes her recipe for salted honey butter on the side.
8. Farls (Irish Potato Bread)
Farls are a soft and buttery flatbread made from cooked potato.They’re perfect if you have any leftover mash and go great with fried eggs and bacon.These are a breakfast staple in Ireland also known as fadge.
To eat it like a local, it has to be served piping hot with lots of butter and good-quality potatoes (preferably Irish!).
9. Irish Cheese Toasties
A cheese toastie for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Yes, please!
This version has egg in the mix, unlike English cheese on toast. That makes the cheese puff up and resemble an omelette. You must use Irish cheddar and not skip the Worcestershire sauce for this.
10. Waterford Blaas
Waterford is known for cut-glass crystal and its blaas. Blaas is a soft and floury bread roll similar to a hamburger bun. For a truly Irish blaas, make your dough the day before to let it rest.
The long proofing time gives you an airy and fluffy roll that’s perfectly light and squishy. Serve warm with butter and thick rashers of bacon.
11. Irish Oatmeal
This slow-cooker oatmeal is ideal for hands-free cooking.
Just put everything in the Crockpot the night before and wake up to warm porridge, especially on cold mornings when leaving your bed is a challenge. With a drizzle of maple syrup, you’ll have a tasty way to shake off the sluggishness.
12. Irish Brown Bread
At the turn of the century, you’d find brown bread rather than white in Irish homes, since white flour cost more. Without those innovative bakers, there wouldn’t be this recipe for a grainy whole-wheat loaf.
This is a speedy snack for busy mornings with its crunchy crust and soft crumb. Just have a slice with raspberry jam.
13. Irish Flapjacks
These flapjacks are quick, nutritious, and tasty for breakfast. They’re rich in fiber and energy, so they’ll sustain you until lunch while you satisfy your sweet tooth.
A flapjack is like the Irish take on granola bars. Combine rolled oats with brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter, and then bake until crispy and golden.
14. Irish Soda Bread
Nobody can top Irish grandmothers when it comes to making soda bread. This recipe is inspired by the author’s granny, so you know it’s authentic. Soda bread is quick and doesn’t call for yeast, making it ideal for beginning bakers.
With this easy recipe, you’ll skip waiting for the dough to rise. The result is perfectly buttery bread that’s thick and hearty and has a dense, yet soft, crumb.
15. Green Pancakes
With these green pancakes, every day can be St. Patrick’s Day.
Just add a few drops of green food coloring to homemade pancake batter for an Irish spin.
Serve with favorite toppings for a breakfast that the kids will love.
16. Irish Soda Bread Muffins
After you’ve mastered soda bread, you can move on to soda bread muffins. These tasty muffins make for a great breakfast or snack.
They’re packed with juicy raisins and caraway seeds, giving them both sweet and savory flavor. You’ll find them especially amazing when topped with creamy butter.