Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 c. chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 1/2 c. cool cooked rice
  • 1 (9 oz.) tuna, drained and flaked
  • 3/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup
  • 2 Tbsp. sour cream

Method

  • Cook celery and onion in butter until soft but not brown. Blend in flour and seasonings.
  • Add milk and bouillon.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and thickened. Chill.
  • Mix sauce with rice, tuna and cheese.
  • Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • Form into 8 balls (1/3 cup each).
  • Roll in combined bread crumbs and paprika.
  • Place in a baking dish sprayed with Pam.
  • Bake at 425° for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with sauce made by combining and heating soup and sour cream.
  • Makes 4 servings.