1/4 c. chopped celery
3 tbsp. flour
3/4 c. milk
2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 (9 1/4 oz.) can tuna, drained
6 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. green onions
1 egg
2/3 c. finely crushed cheese crackers (about 20)

In saucepan cook celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cool slightly. Flake tuna. Mix into sauce with bread crumbs and onion. Form into light 2 1/2 inch patties. Beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water. Dip patties into egg mixture, then into crackers. Place in lightly greased baking pan. Melt remaining butter. Drizzle over patties. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.