Baked Chopped Liver

1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons schmaltz *(see note)
2 pounds chicken liver, rinsed
2 hard boiled eggs, diced
salt, pepper, paprika to taste

1. Mix onion, oil, and schmaltz in a baking pan and bake in 380 degree (F) oven for 20 minutes or until soft.
2. Give the onions a stir.
3. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees (F).
4. Layer chicken liver on top of onion and bake for 40 minutes.
5. Take a potato masher and mash up the liver and onion.
6. Mix in eggs. (I like a chunky texture. If you prefer a smoother texture, run it through the food processor.)
7. Season to taste.
8. Serve with matzo or on toast.

*Note:  Schmaltz is rendered chicken fat. You can either buy it at the supermarket or make it yourself. Head over to NY Times for the recipe.