Crispy Herb-Crusted Corned Beef with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Honey-Balsamic Glaze

Preheat your oven to 325°F.

Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat it dry with paper towels.

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Rub the mustard mixture all over the corned beef, ensuring an even coating.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Press the breadcrumb mixture onto the mustard-coated corned beef to form a crust.

Place the corned beef on a rack in a roasting pan and add 1 cup of beef broth to the bottom of the pan.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours.

While the beef is roasting, prepare the roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

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Peel and chop 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks and place them in a large pot.

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Add enough water to cover the potatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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Cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.

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Meanwhile, roast 1 head of garlic by cutting off the top, drizzling with olive oil, wrapping in foil, and baking at 400°F for 30 minutes.

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Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the pot.

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Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the potatoes, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter.

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Mash until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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After 2 hours, remove the foil from the corned beef and increase the oven temperature to 400°F.

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Brush the beef with 2 tablespoons of honey-balsamic glaze (made from 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons honey) and return it to the oven for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

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Let the corned beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

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Serve the sliced corned beef on a plate with a generous scoop of roasted garlic mashed potatoes and drizzle with extra honey-balsamic glaze for presentation.