Tuna Croquettes II

By Addie

I am not ordinarily a big fan of tuna, but I love these Tuna Croquettes. They are crispy and tasty and great for dipping. I like to make a big batch and freeze the cooked croquettes. When we want some for lunch or for an appetizer, I just throw them in the oven for a few minutes so that they stay nice and crispy.

Ingredients

• 2 cans tuna, well drained
• 1/2 small onion, minced
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 1 cups bread crumbs, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, onion, celery, 1/3 c. bread crumbs, eggs and seasonings. Stir until fully combined.

2. Pour remaining 2/3 c. bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Pat about a tablespoon worth of tuna mixture into a round patty. Cover both sides with bread crumbs.

3. Pour enough oil into a skillet to cover the bottom. Heat over medium heat. Add the breaded patties and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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NOTES:

Our favorite dip to serve with these Tuna Croquettes is a simple sauce of mayonnaise and mustard. Use about 1 tablespoon of mustard for each 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. So simple but so good, and it is perfect with the tuna!

Also, this mixture tastes great formed into larger patties, fried as described above and served on a bun as a tuna burger.