25 Genius Recipes To Cook and Bake With A Pint of Stout

Cooking and baking with a pint of stout can add a rich, deep flavor to your dishes, and we have put together a collection of surprising ways to use it in the kitchen. These recipes are perfect for bringing out the bold taste of stout in ways you might not expect.

Whether you’re looking to enhance savory meals or add a unique twist to sweet treats, these ideas will inspire you to get creative.

White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes With Mushroom Guinness Gravy

A bowl of mashed potatoes with gravy and mushrooms, enhanced with a touch of Guinness beer. — Photo Credit: Life as a Strawberry.

This deceptively easy mashed potatoes recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more! A quick mushroom gravy with stout beer and homemade cheesy mashed potatoes with plenty of sharp white cheddar cheese.

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Bangers & Mash with Guinness Gravy

A plate of food with Guinness beer-infused gravy and mashed potatoes. — Photo Credit: Not Entirely Average.

Bangers & Mash with Guinness Gravy is pub fare fit for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration or whenever the comfort food notion strikes!

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Dutch Oven Corned Beef

A pot filled with meat, potatoes, and carrots simmered in a savory Guinness beer broth. — Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

Don’t wait until St. Patrick’s Day to make Dutch Oven Corned Beef and cabbage that melts in your mouth! It’s an easy one-pot meal!

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Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

A mouthwatering casserole dish with hearty food made with Guinness beer, exuding irresistible flavors. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Everyone has their way of using holiday leftovers. If you find yourself with turkey and can’t really face yet another turkey sandwich, how does this leftover turkey shepherd’s pie with Guinness sound?

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Guinness Irish Soda Bread

A close up of food made with Guinness beer. — Photo Credit: Wholesome Farmhouse Recipes.

Make this easy Guinness Irish Soda Bread any time of the year. The flavor is delicious, and it’s so easy to make. Butter on top brings it over.

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Best Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting on a cooling rack. — Photo Credit: To Simply Inspire.

Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes are soft, moist, and infused with reduced Guinness beer, which deepens the chocolate flavor in the cupcake and the homemade buttercream frosting!

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Guinness Pot Roast

A plate of food featuring a savory combination of meat and vegetables, enhanced with the delightful flavors of Guinness beer. — Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

Guinness Pot Roast is loaded with flavor from the rich taste of Guinness beer, fresh rosemary, vegetables, and bold spices. It’s slow-cooked in a Dutch oven until tender and juicy, making it the perfect comfort food on a cold and blustery day!

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Chocolate Guinness Cake

A close up of a Guinness beer-infused cake. — Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul.

This Chocolate Guinness Cake is made with a rich and tender chocolate cake laced with stout, a chocolate ganache filling, and Irish Cream Frosting!
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Guinness Brownies

A delectable brownie made with Guinness beer, placed enticingly on a rustic wood surface. — Photo Credit: Homemade in the Kitchen.

Fudgy Guinness Brownies are chocolate stout brownies made from scratch with stout beer and topped with an easy chocolate glaze.
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Irish Pork Stew With Guinness

A hearty stew made with meat and cabbage, enhanced with the rich and unique flavor of Guinness beer. — Photo Credit: The Sweet Simple Things.

This hearty Irish Pork Stew melds traditional Irish flavors into this nutritious meal using veggies, tender pork, caraway seeds, & Guinness.
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BONUS: Old Fashioned Desserts That’ll Take You On A Trip Down Memory Lane

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Guinness Corned Beef

A delightful plate of tender meat and colorful vegetables, perfect for those craving recipes made with Guinness beer. — Photo Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

An easy stovetop method and a rich cooking liquid create this delicious Guinness Corned Beef with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.
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Caribbean Guinness Stout Punch

A spiced drink with cinnamon and nutmeg on a wooden table. — Photo Credit: This Bago Girl.

An eggnog-like drink, Guinness punch is a balanced mix of sweet and bitter. It combines stout, condensed milk, cinnamon, and Angostura bitters.
Get the Recipe: Caribbean Guinness Stout Punch

No Churn Guinness Stout Ice Cream

A tray of ice cream with waffle cones and scoops. — Photo Credit: This Bago Girl.

A deliciously easy no-churn stout ice cream without using an ice cream machine. Sweet and packed with the robust flavor of the Guinness.
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Chocolate Pudding Cakes with Guinness

A decadent chocolate pudding drizzled with rich chocolate sauce. — Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

Chocolate pudding cakes with Guinness stout and salted caramel sauce. A rich, decadent, absolutely delicious dessert for St. Patrick’s Day!
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Irish Stout Beer Braised Lamb Pie

A Guinness beer-infused pie in a pan. — Photo Credit: The Sage Apron.

This Irish Stout Braised Lamb Pie is loaded with potatoes, vegetables, and herbs in a rich gravy. This recipe is perfect for Sunday supper!
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Guinness Chili Con Carne

A bowl of chili with sour cream and cheese, made with Guinness beer. — Photo Credit: Get On My Plate.

This Easy Chili Con Carne is an absolute cinch to make! It’s rich, hearty, and flavorful, even without beans!
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Kielbasa with Sausage and Stout Queso

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Polska kielbasa, smothered in a delicious sausage and Guinness extra stout beer cheese sauce and packaged in a pillowy bun.
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Bacon & Beer Mac ‘n Cheese

Macaroni and cheese with bacon and thyme, enhanced with the rich flavors of Guinness beer, served on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Erica’s Recipes.

Garlic, Bacon, and Beer Macaroni and Cheese have pub cheese, bacon, and garlic for your dreams’ ridiculously good bacon and mac and cheese.
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Irish Stew With Beef And Guinness

A bowl of food made with guinness beer, served with a spoon. — Photo Credit: Daisies and Pie.

Warm and hearty, our Irish stew is made with melt-in-the-mouth beef cooked with vegetables in a rich Guinness gravy. Total comfort food.
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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

A plate with sandwiches and sauce made with Guinness beer. — Photo Credit: 100 Days of Real Food.

These crockpot French dip sandwiches are easy to whip up in a slow cooker for a hearty family meal that comes together like nothing!
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Corned Beef Hash

A mouthwatering plate of food with eggs and meat, featuring tantalizing recipes made with Guinness beer. — Photo Credit: Chicken Fried Kitchen.

This super easy Crispy air Fryer Potato & Beer Braised, slow-cooked, Corned Beef Hash Recipe is our go-to all year, not just St. Patty’s Day!
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Beer Battered Fish

A plate of fish and chips with lemon wedges, made with a Guinness beer batter. — Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

Beer battered fish fry is simple, accessible, and tastes like your favorite restaurant fish fry. Here’s how to fry fish perfectly.
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Guinness Barbecue Sauce

A jar of BBQ sauce to a can of beer, containing a Guinness-based recipe. — Photo Credit: Cooking with Curls.

Sweet, tangy Guinness Barbecue Sauce is perfect on ribs, chicken, steak, burgers, or anything you can get your hands on.
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Guinness Cupcakes With Baileys Frosting

A cupcake with a rich frosting on top. — Photo Credit: Cincy Shopper.

Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes are so delicious. A simple, moist chocolate cupcake made with Guinness and topped with a creamy Bailey’s Frosting.
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Irish Stout Braised Chicken Thighs

A hearty pot of chicken soup with flavorful vegetables. — Photo Credit: Garlic and Zest.

These easy Guinness braised chicken thighs make a hearty pot of Irish chicken, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. A great braised chicken recipe.
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