Garlic Smashed Potatoes

3 pounds small red potatoes
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cream cheese with onions and chives
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk

Halve or quarter potatoes as necessary to make even sizes. Place in 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Add garlic, oil, salt and water and mix to coat.

Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours until potatoes are tender. Mash potatoes roughly with a fork.

Stir in cream cheese until blended, then add enough milk 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.