Baked Tuna Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. finely chopped celery
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. paprika
3/4 c. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (9 1/4 oz.) can tuna
2 c. soft bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. chopped green onions
1 egg
2/3 c. finely crushed crackers

Preparation

In a saucepan, cook celery in 3 tablespoons of butter until tender. Stir in flour, paprika and salt. Stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cool slightly. Drain and flake tuna. Mix into sauce with bread crumbs and onions. Form into 8 (2 1/2-inch) patties. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Dip patties into egg and then crackers. Place in lightly greased baking pan. Melt remaining butter and drizzle over patties. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serves 4.