Instructions: Cut tops off red bell peppers, and remove seeds.

Prepare mashed potatoes with 1 cup milk according to package directions. Stir in chopped fresh basil, cream cheese, salt, and pepper; spoon mixture evenly into peppers.

Place in a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish. Cover loosely with wax paper. Microwave at HIGH 7 minutes. Turn dish; microwave 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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