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    Top 5 quick and easy Irish recipes

    Jade PoleonBy Jade PoleonSeptember 29, 2021No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Love cooking, but prefer not to spend the day in the kitchen? Try these five quick and easy Irish recipes, which are guaranteed to keep the family full, satisfied, and wanting more.

     Try these five quick and easy Irish recipes, which are guaranteed to keep the family full, satisfied, and wanting more.

    Not everything that tastes delicious has to take forever to cook in the kitchen. In fact, some of the best meals in the world are the simplest ones.

    Ireland has arguably some of the best quick and easy Irish recipes, which shouldn’t be kept secret.

    Of course, many Irish meals take a good bit of preparation and cooking time, such as stew, roast dinners, and some pies, but let’s leave them to the side for now.

    Here, we’ll focus on the simple yet delectable quick and easy Irish dishes, which will leave you eager to get into the kitchen to try them out.

    5. Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes – an easy cheesy potato medley

    Cheddar scalloped potatoes are one of the best quick and easy Irish recipes for those looking for incredible comfort food.
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    These delicious Irish potatoes are super easy to prepare and cook. All you will need are potatoes, cheddar cheese, onion, flour, milk, and butter.

    This is such a comfort food enjoyed all throughout Ireland, and it’s a great way to use ingredients you already have in the kitchen.

    The recipe is very straightforward too. Within an hour and ten minutes, you will have some golden, cheesy potatoes ready to be served up, just like that.

    Find the quick and easy Irish recipe HERE.

    4. Colcannon – an easy traditional Irish recipe

    Colcannon is an easy and traditional Irish recipe.
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    This classic can be made as a side dish or a main, and it is oh so simple to make.

    All you need are mashed potatoes, cabbage, butter, and some salt and pepper to taste. It is a hearty dish that tastes so comforting, and is a great accompaniment to other dishes too.

    Find the quick and easy Irish recipe HERE.

    3. Soda Bread Scones – the perfect easy treat

    Soda bread scones are one of the best quick and easy Irish recipes for a sweet treat.
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    Have people coming over and need something quick and tasty to dish up? You need to try this soda bread scone recipe.

    This is a perfect match with fresh jam and cream, perhaps topped with a little icing sugar to add some extra sweetness.

    If you are into baking, you will most likely have all the ingredients needed in your cupboards, and the best part? It only takes 30 minutes from start to finish to make these treats. Your guests will love you.

    Find the quick and easy Irish recipe HERE.

    2. Boxty – an Irish pancake made just like that

    Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake.
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    This Irish potato pancake is the best way to use leftover potatoes as well as it being a quick, easy, and delicious meal option for all the family.

    It is a recipe that has been a tradition in Ireland for years now, and is best served for breakfast with bacon.

    The boxty recipe contains ingredients you are most likely to have in the kitchen already, which saves you any extra time going to the supermarket.

    All you’ll need are potatoes, flour, egg, milk, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    The recipe is so easy that there is even an old Irish rhyme that goes:

    ‘Boxty on the griddle, Boxty on the pan, if you can’t make Boxty, you’ll never get a man.’

    Find the quick and easy Irish recipe HERE.

    For more ideas, check out this article on the oldest (and still delicious) Irish recipes you need to try.

    1. Guinness Burger with Irish Cheddar and Bacon – the game-changing burger recipe

    A Guinness burger is one of the best quick and easy Irish recipes that will give you an authentic taste of Ireland!
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    Well, just saying that is a mouthful in itself. But the recipe is a quirky, delicious, and relatively quick and easy to make.

    From start to finish, they will take just over an hour to prepare and cook. And we guarantee that it’ll be worth it, because these bad boys are always a hit.

    Some of the main ingredients include ground beef, onion, mustard, garlic, bacon, cheddar cheese, and of course, Guinness.

    You can easily make a big batch of these if you have a large gathering, which is undoubtedly time efficient.

    Find the quick and easy Irish recipe HERE.

    So, next time you feel stressed out wondering what you can cook relatively quickly, then have a look at these five quick and easy Irish recipes.

    They’re tasty, won’t take forever to make, and will leave you with more time on your hands.

    We absolutely love these recipes, and we know you will too, especially when it means you end up with delicious food without all the hard grafting.

    Bon Appetit!

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    Jade Poleon

    Jade is a seasoned traveller, yoga enthusiast, adventure seeker and travel writer passionate about seeing the world and sharing hidden gems with others. As well as having travelled to 91 countries thus far, she has written for several websites, including The World Bucket List, Meanwhile in Ireland and Ireland Before You Die. In 2022 Jade’s first book ‘ The Ultimate Irish Road Trip Guide’ was published and is currently available on Amazon. She is a keen writer of satirical articles, as well as ‘The best things to do’ and ‘The best dishes to try’ around the globe. Jade is currently on a campervan adventure around Europe, where she continues to get her travel and food inspiration. She is excited to share what she discovers with her readers.

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