Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit
Mix softened butter with garlic, herbs, salt and pepper
Roll butter mixture into a log in Saran Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
Place a potato between two chopsticks or skewers and make thin slices (chopsticks prevent cutting all the way through)
Drizzle potato generously with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and massage well
Bake for 30 minutes or until the slices begin to separate
Slice compound butter into thin slices and place between the potato slices
Bake for another 30 minutes (may take longer for larger potatoes)
Serve with a slice of compound butter, sour cream, and chives
