Almost Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
• ¾ cup chopped shallot (2 to 3 medium shallots)
• 12 ounces cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, rinsed free of debris, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons flour (I used whole wheat, use all-purpose gluten-free flour for gluten-free casserole)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1 to 1 ½ cups crushed Kettle Brand Organic Potato Chips with Sea Salt