Tuna-Rice Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
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.