Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 5 servings

2 pounds baking potatoes with peel, 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, 1/8-inch pieces
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk

Place all ingredients, except milk, in crock pot; toss to combine. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours or on HIGH 4 hours.

Add milk to crock pot. Mash potatoes with potato masher or electric mixer until smooth.