Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

lbs red potatoes (, cleaned (peeled or unpeeled), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)

1/2 cup

water

1 tsp

salt (, or to taste)

1/2 tsp

, pepper, or to taste

1 1/2 tbsp

minced garlic ((4 cloves))

1/4 cup

butter (, melted)

2/3 cup

sour cream

1/2 cup

cream (, warmed in the microwave)

1/2 cup

milk (, warmed in the microwave, or as desired)

Minced chives and butter (, for serving (optional))