INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds haricots verts or thin green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
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4 ounces pancetta or bacon
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9 cups sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms and/or sliced cremini or button mushrooms (1 1/2 pounds)
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half or light cream
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1 5.2 ounce package semisoft cheese with garlic and fine herbs, broken into pieces
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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1 recipe Crispy Shallots or 1 cup canned French-fried onions
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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4 large shallots or 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup total)
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1/2 cup milk
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1 cup all-purpose flour