Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Cracked Black Pepper garnish, recipe follows
• 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in a bowl and wash under cold, running water until water runs clear. Place in a medium saucepan with salt. Add enough water to generously cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until soft, about 15 minutes. While potatoes are still warm, mash with a fork, in a food mill, or gently in a food processor.
2. In a medium saucepan, warm sour cream and butter. Fold warm sour cream mixture into potatoes, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Garnish with cracked pepper.
3. In a small bowl stir all the ingredients together. Spoon over vegetables or drizzle lightly over dressed salads as a garnish.