Tuna Rice Savories

Description
Makes 35 to 40 balls.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 cups warm, cooked rice
 * 1 6- to 7-ounce can water packed tuna, drained and flaked
 * 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 tablespoons minced chives
 * 1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
 * Salt to taste
 * 1 to 1 1/2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
 * 1 tablespoon paprika (optional)

Directions
Combine rice, tuna, cheese, eggs, chives, pickles, juice, pepper sauce and salt. Form into 1-inch balls. Roll in breadcrumbs mixed with paprika. Place on foil-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.