Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   dried onion -- minced or chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced or 1/4
   1      teaspoon      garlic powder
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
   8      medium        potatoes -- scrubbed and sliced
                        (about 2 pounds)
   1      package       cream cheese -- (8 ounces) cut in
                        cubes

Preparation:

Lightly grease Crock-Pot. In a small bowl, combine onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Layer 1/4 of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the Crock-Pot. Sprinkle with 1/4 of seasonings. Layer with 1/3 of cream cheese cubes. Continue layering process, ending with a layer of potatoes then sprinkle with seasonings. Cover and cook on High 3 to 4 hours. In the last hour of cooking stir the potatoes to distribute the cream cheese. Serve when potatoes are tender. Note: If desired, potatoes can be slightly mashed prior to serving.