Garlic Smashed Potatoes

By NicoleP

Ingredients

• 3 lb small red potatoes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chives and onion cream cheese spread
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

Cut potatoes into halves or quarters as necessary to make similar size pieces; place in 4-6 qt slow cooker. Stir in garlic salt, water and oil until potato pieces are coated.

Cover; cook on high setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.

With fork or potato masher, mash potatoes and garlic. Stir in cream cheese spread 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.