Basil and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

4 lg Potatoes
2 lg Clove garlic
6 tb Unsalted butter
2 oz Cream cheese
1/2 c Sour cream
1/4 c Basil leaves
Paprika
Salt & black pepper

Cook potatoes in boiling water until soft. Remove from water & drain. Place in mixing bowl. While potatoes are cooking, wrap garlic cloves loosely in plastic wrap & microwave on high for 2 minutes until softened. Mash potatoes & garlic together with potato masher. Add butter, cream cheese & sour cream. Stir & mash together mixing well. Season with paprika, salt & pepper. Mash together. Sprinkle on basil leaves. Stir into potato mixture. Adjust seasoning to taste & serve hot! (these potatoes will be more chunky than smooth and so good!)

Approximately 10-15 minutes.

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