Tuna Hotdish

 Ingredients--

1-8 oz package cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish

1 cup chicken broth

1 Tbls coconut oil or butter

1/4 cup diced onions

1/4 cup chopped celery

4-5oz cans chunk tuna, drained

2 cups hearts of palm, (1 bottle) quartered lengthwise and cut in half 

Salt and pepper

1 cup diced  mini dill pickles

Fresh dill for garnish

Instructions--

• Place cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and broth in a blender and puree until smooth.

• Place coconut oil in non-stick frying pan.  When oil is hot, add onions and celery and cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes, or until soft.  Add the cheesy broth mixture, tuna, and hearts of palm and gently stir to combine.  

• Preheat oven to broil

• Sir in pickles, salt, and pepper

• Transfer the tuna and pickle mixture into a serving dish and top with additional cheese.  Place under broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese.  Garnish with dill, if desired.