Crockpot Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes

Source: Recipe*zaar

3 lbs red potatoes
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cream cheese with chives and onions (from an 8-ounce tub)
1/4-1/2 cup milk

4-6 servings

Halve or quarter potatoes as necessary to make similar size pieces. Place in a 4 to 6 quart crockpot.
Add garlic, oil, salt and water; mix well to coat all potato pieces. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until potato pieces are tender. With a fork or potato masher, mash potatoes and garlic.
Stir in cream cheese until well blended. Stir in enough milk for soft serving consistency. Serve immediately, or cover and hold in slow cooker on LOW setting for up to 2 hours.

Substitution: use a 3 ounce piece of cream cheese, cubed, in place of the tub of cream cheese and chives and onions.