TUNA-RICE BALLS

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Appetizer or entree--easy to make and tasty! Substitute crab or lobster. From food blog with my changes.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 8-16 balls

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups cooked rice, warm
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained & flaked
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 -4 drops hot pepper sauce
salt, to taste
1 -1 1/2 cup finely ground dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine rice, tuna, cheese, eggs, chives, pickles, juice, pepper sauce and salt.
  • Form into 1" balls for appies or 2" for entree.
  • Roll in breadcrumbs mixed with paprika. Place on lightly sprayed foil-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Note: Can freeze after baking.

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