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Tuna-Rice Balls
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Appetizer or entree-easy to make and tasty! Substitute crab or lobster. From food blog with my changes.
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 pickles
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)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine rice, tuna, cheese, eggs, chives, pickles, juice, pepper sauce and salt.
3. Form into 1” balls for appies or 2 for entree.
4. Roll in breadcrumbs mixed with paprika. Place on lightly sprayed foil-lined baking sheets.
5. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. Note: Can freeze after baking.
By RecipeOfHealth.com