Homestyle Crockpot (No-Boil) Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

lbs. russet potatoes, (peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces)

32 oz

chicken broth ((reduced sodium is best))

1 cup

unsalted butter (2 sticks), (divided)

8 oz

cream cheese, (softened and cubed)

1/4 cup

heavy cream, (room temperature)

1/2 tsp

onion powder ((optional))

1/2 tsp

garlic powder ((optional))

salt and pepper,