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Preheat oven to 425ºF.and spray muffin tins with non-stick spray.

Peel onion, cut in quarters and puree fine in food processor. Measure puree and increase or decrease the amount to make 1 cup.

Beat together butter, eggs and sugar and add pureed onions. Stir in remaining ingredients in the order given and mix batter thoroughly. Fill muffin tins almost full. Bake muffins 20 minutes or until they are puffed and well browned. Serve warm.

Makes 20 muffins Nutrition information per serving:
160 calories, 3g protein, 13g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 180mg sodium, 11g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat.