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.