Tuna Pompons

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
 * 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 tablespoons flour
 * 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 3/4 cup milk
 * 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
 * 1 9-1/4-ounce can tuna, drained and flaked
 * 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
 * 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
 * 1/2 teaspoon paprika
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup
 * 2 tablespoons sour cream
 * 1 tablespoon dry sherry

Directions

 * 1) Cook celery and onion in butter in small skillet until soft but not brown. Blend in flour, poultry seasoning and black pepper.
 * 2) Add bouillon granules and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and thickened. Chill.
 * 3) Mix sauce with rice, tuna and cheese. Form into 8 balls (1/3 cup each). Mix bread crumbs, walnuts and paprika. Roll balls in mixture.
 * 4) Place balls in greased shallow 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees 30 minutes. Serve with sauce made by combining and heating soup, sour cream and sherry.