When you hear the words, “St. Patrick’s Day” what kind of food comes to mind? Corned beef and cabbage, right? Well, the truth is that corned beef and cabbage is actually an Americanized dish! As a matter of fact, the majority of the Irish population does not eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. This is earth-shattering information to many, no doubt.
History states that corned beef was considered an expensive delicacy in Ireland and most people couldn’t afford to eat it. Once the Irish immigrants got to America, they found that corned beef was extremely affordable, and thus began the corned beef and cabbage “tradition.” So, in honor of those first immigrants, celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day with a casserole version of the iconic Irish (American) dish of corned beef and cabbage.
St Patrick’s Day Casserole:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/St-Patricks-Day-Casserole/Detail.aspx
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Recipe makes 8 servings
There you have it – a unique twist on this surprisingly American tradition of an Irish holiday. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
