Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or searching a hearty dinner, an Irish Potato Fondue will make a lasting and yummy impression.
Try it as a supper time side or sharable appetizer—just don’t forget the skewers!
Irish Potato Fondue Recipe
Every St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate the luck of the Irish with green beer, good times, and of course, potatoes! This year, why not combine all of your festive favorites into one delicious dish that’s sure to be an instant classic?
Today’s Irish Potato Fondue recipe, courtesy of caterer to the stars Mary Giuliani and author of The Cocktail Party: Eat Drink, Play, Recover (affiliate), combines rich Irish Stout with savory bacon and creamy cheddar for a dippable delight that pairs perfectly with a rainbow of red, yellow and purple roasted potatoes.
Additional Potato Ideas
Want to enjoy even more potato goodness this St. Paddy’s Day? Roasting and dipping are just a few of the many ways to enjoy potatoes, according to Giuliani.
“Potatoes are my favorite party foods to dress up,” says Giuliani. “They are so versatile and allow me to provide opportunities for my guests to customize their bites. I love that you can make potatoes naughty with a lot of decadent toppings or nice with lighter options, depending on the type of entertaining you are planning. You can fry, bake, mash or boil—so many options for a caterer who’s always looking for unique food experiences.”
Plus, with seven types of potatoes to choose from—whites, fingerlings, reds, yellows, purples, petites and russets—there is a new potato type to try for each day of the week.
Irish Potato Fondue
Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
Potatoes
1 cup of russet potatoes, cut into cubes
1 cup purple potatoes, cut into cubes
1 cup of fingerling potatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Fondue
1 cup Guinness Beer or your favorite Irish Stout
1 cup half and half
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. dry mustard powder
3 cups Irish Cheddar, shredded
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Toss cubed potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until brown and crispy. Shake the tray several times to check on crispness.
- In a medium saucepan, add beer, half and half, flour and mustard powder. Warm the liquid and begin adding the cheese while whisking until melted.
- Remove from heat and add black pepper, salt and nutmeg.
- Place back on stove and cook while stirring to get a smooth consistency. Add more beer if it is too thick or more cheese if too thin.
- Transfer mixture to a fondue pot fitted with either a votive candle or sterno.
- Top with crumbled cooked bacon and stir. Serve with roasted potatoes. To keep the fondue at its ideal consistency, stir it intermittently.
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- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Toss cubed potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until brown and crispy. Shake the tray several times to check on crispness.
- In a medium saucepan, add beer, half and half, flour and mustard powder. Warm the liquid and begin adding the cheese while whisking until melted.
- Remove from heat and add black pepper, salt and nutmeg.
- Place back on stove and cook while stirring to get a smooth consistency. Add more beer if it is too thick or more cheese if too thin.
- Transfer mixture to a fondue pot fitted with either a votive candle or sterno.
- Top with crumbled cooked bacon and stir. Serve with roasted potatoes. To keep the fondue at its ideal consistency, stir it intermittently.
Audrey says
March 29, 2016 at 3:26 pmWhat an amazing idea! This would be so much fun at a party. Thanks for sharing on Creative K. Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I hope you will party with us again next week.
Sara says
April 2, 2016 at 1:09 pmMy husband would love this.
The Jenny Evolution says
April 2, 2016 at 2:25 pmHave fun! My husband is a complete fondue guy as well, so I understand 🙂
Frugal Hausfrau says
April 5, 2016 at 11:59 pmHow fun is this! The Guinness cheese sauce sounds divine and looks so festive with all the different potatoes! Thanks for sharing on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Christie says
April 12, 2016 at 5:19 pmAnything with potatoes. I LOVE anything with potatoes. This looks fabulous and I can’t wait to make it. Thank you for linking up with #FoodieFriDIY
The Jenny Evolution says
April 12, 2016 at 7:05 pmEnjoy enjoy enjoy! This is such a fun appetizer for gatherings or as part of dinner 🙂
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
September 18, 2016 at 10:48 amWhat a fabulous idea!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
Michelle says
September 18, 2016 at 4:56 pmThe flavors are incredible!
Looking forward to trying this one!
Thanks
Michelle
The Jenny Evolution says
September 19, 2016 at 12:20 pmAnd this fondue recipe is definitely fun with a group 🙂 My husband’s family are BIG fondue folks, so I’m always looking for interesting options.
Samantha says
September 21, 2016 at 1:20 pmI’ve never seen anything like this, but it looks delicious! I LOVE potatoes and the fondue looks amazing. Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party!
Kendall says
September 23, 2016 at 11:02 amThis really looks incredible and tasty! I’m glad you shared. I will definitely also include it in a fall roundup I’m doing soon! 🙂
Crystal Green says
September 25, 2016 at 12:32 pmI would have never thought to do this. It looks like a great recipe, though.
Thank you for sharing this with us on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again next week when we open the doors at 12 AM EST on Friday.
Morgan Miller says
September 25, 2016 at 4:13 pmSo colorful and simple. I’l definitely give this a try for St.Patty’s day.
The Jenny Evolution says
September 26, 2016 at 12:53 pmIt’s also a terrific game day dish! Happy eating.
Sherry Legan says
September 25, 2016 at 4:31 pmI’ve never seen anything like this! And oh so yummy. I don’t think I’ve ever met a potato I didn’t like. And I think I would love this. It is fun and festive. And perfect for you to bring to The Fabulous Fall Party.
It’s over here: http://mychristmasjourney.blogspot.com/2016/09/fall-party-link-up-4.html
Come over and join the party! You can bring the poratoes!
Happy Fall!
Julia says
March 6, 2017 at 9:08 amI love this idea! I’m not Irish, but what a fun way to celebrate the occasion?
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
March 7, 2017 at 4:14 amI’ve heard of fondue but never a potato one. Thanks for sharing your idea and recipe with us at #OvertheMoon Link Party. I’ve pinned and shared.
Sarah says
March 8, 2017 at 1:44 amThis is an amazing recipe! I am a fan of potatoes, I will try this soon.
This fondue is a different one, never thought we can add potatoes on it.
Lori says
March 8, 2017 at 12:24 pmLooks hearty and yummy! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
Melissa Ruddy says
March 8, 2017 at 1:50 pmThe Irish Stout would add a nice zig to the cheese. Love this idea.
Alison's Allspice says
March 9, 2017 at 4:36 pmI love all the colorful potatoes! And the irish beer in the fondue puts this recipe over the top! Yum! I found you at the This is How We Roll Link up!
Caroline says
March 10, 2017 at 4:02 pmYou know, when I’ve been in Switzerland they’ve always served potatoes as well as bread with fondue and they go really well. Sure the Guiness adds to the flavor.
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says
March 11, 2017 at 10:11 amWhat a great idea to have a potato fondue. I love how you’ve used so many different varieties of potato and that dip sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday 🙂
Liz says
March 11, 2017 at 11:45 amI would definitely add the bacon. Love the idea of adding Guinness to the fondu. Thank you for bringing this to FF.
Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says
March 12, 2017 at 12:51 pmWhat a great idea! I am always looking for different ways to use my fondue pot. Love this!!! Pinned and sharing. Thank you for joining us at Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. I hope you will join our next party starting today at noon EST.
Patty says
March 12, 2017 at 1:07 pmThis sounds so delicious!!!! Definitely love cheese and potatoes so I’m sure it’s a winning combination.
Ashley @ Forgetful Momma says
March 14, 2017 at 11:19 amThank you for linking up to last week’s Tasty Tuesday. I have pinned your recipe to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board. Hope to see you again this week.
Hilary says
March 14, 2017 at 6:47 pmI love all the different potato’s to go with the fondue. I do love fondue too!
Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight
Hil D (@Raisingfairies) says
March 14, 2017 at 6:50 pmThanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight (not sure my last comment went through sorry if it is a duplicate!) Love fondue and seven kinds of potatoes can’t go wrong!!
Miz Helen says
March 16, 2017 at 12:28 pmCongratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week and has been pinned to our features board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and don’t forget to pick up your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Debra says
March 19, 2017 at 6:56 amPotatoes are such a great food. Inexpensive and make you feel full. And I love the idea of having something to dip them, in. Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday 🙂
Jennifer Wise says
March 11, 2019 at 10:17 amWhat a fun idea!! This looks delicious.
#inspirememondaylinkup
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
March 12, 2019 at 11:06 amI’ve never tried fondue with potatoes, and now I’m asking myself WHY. This is brilliant!
Mommy Evolution says
March 13, 2019 at 12:10 pmI think I’m asking you the same thing LOL 🙂 Happy eating!
bbey says
March 15, 2019 at 1:09 pmThese look great!! I love the different potatoes!! Thanks for celebrating the Fiesta with us! 🙂 Happy you joined in! Enjoy your weekend!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
March 16, 2019 at 11:00 amThanks for sharing this delicious recipe at the What’s for dinner party! Have a great weekend.
Hillary says
March 16, 2019 at 8:24 pmYUM, I can’t wait to try this! I could eat potatoes all day every day!
Create With Joy says
March 17, 2019 at 6:19 pmThis is such a lovely presentation Jenny!
Congrats – you are one of our featured guests at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy this week! 🙂
(You’re also our Friend of the Week at Friendship Friday – totally rocking it!)
Mommy Evolution says
March 20, 2019 at 1:07 pmWhat? That’s awesome. Thanks so much!
Miz Helen says
March 18, 2019 at 11:05 amA beautiful presentation for your special Irish Potato Fondue! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us for our special St. Patrick’s Day Full Plate Thursday! Have a great week and come back soon.
Miz Helen
Pam says
March 22, 2019 at 8:49 amOh shoot! I featured potato dishes at the TFT party, and I can’t believe I missed this one!! It looks wonderful. I can’t believe I missed it! What a delicious recipe!
Mommy Evolution says
March 27, 2019 at 2:39 pmah well… there’s always next time 😀