Confit Garlic & Herb Mash

What is it?

Smooth mashed potato comes blended with confit garlic and herbs in this frozen side. It's a ready-to-heat mash, designed to be warmed from frozen in the microwave or oven, then stirred before serving. Texture should stay creamy rather than fluffy, since the potatoes are already fully mashed and seasoned. Within Sainsbury's frozen potato range, this sits closer to other flavoured mash options than to plain mash. Garlic is confit, so it's cooked down first, which usually softens its edge, and the herbs are mixed through rather than scattered on top. Expect a smoother, richer finish than you'd get from a basic instant mash.