Potato Latke 'muffins'

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a little of the oil to grease a nonstick 12-muffin tin.

2. Step 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a heavy nonstick skillet. Add the onions, and saute over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon paprika; remove from heat.

3. Step 3

   Coarsely grate the potatoes by hand or in a food processor. Put them in a large strainer, and press out excess liquid. Transfer them to a bowl, and stir in the onions, eggs, salt and pepper.

4. Step 4

   Put a scant ⅓ cup of the potato mixture in each muffin tin. Smooth the tops lightly, brush with the remaining oil and sprinkle with a little paprika. Bake about 40 minutes, until brown at the edges and firm.

5. Step 5

   Remove the muffins and serve at once, or leave in the pans to keep warm for 15 minutes or so.