Name: Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 shallot, minced; 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved; 2 cups freshly grated white cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup Panko*; 2 cups canola oil; 4 shallots, thinly sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rings; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour