Slow-Cooker Garlic Smashed Potatoes (Angie Suhre)

By LADONMANK

Ingredients

• 3 lb. small red potatoes (2-3 inches)
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup cream cheese with onions and chives, softened
• 1 stick butter
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk

Preparation

Step 1

Halve or quarter potatoes to make pieces about the same size. Place potatoes in a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add garlic, onion, oil, salt, pepper, and water and mix to coat. Cover crockpot and cook on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours until potatoes are tender.
Mash potatoes roughly with a fork or potato masher. Stir in cream cheese and butter until mixed, then add enough milk or cream for desired consistency. You can serve this right away, or cover and hold it in the slow cooker up to 2 hours on low. 14 1/2 cup servings