Tuna Rice Savories

Description
Makes 35 to 40 balls.

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups warm, cooked rice
 * 1 x 6 to 7-ounce can water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
 * ½ cup (2 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 tablespoons minced chives
 * ¼ cup chopped dill pickle
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
 * salt to taste
 * 1 to 1½ cups fine dry breadcrumbs
 * 1 tablespoon paprika (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, tuna, cheese, eggs, chives, pickles, juice, pepper sauce and salt.
 * 2) Form into 1-inch balls.
 * 3) Roll in breadcrumbs mixed with paprika.
 * 4) Place on foil-lined baking sheets.
 * 5) Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.