1/4 c. butter (already reduced from original 1/2 c.)
1/2 c. wild rice
1/2 c. pearl barley
1 can beef consomme
1 can water
1/4 to 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1/4 to 1/2 lb. bacon, browned and crumbled
1/4 to 1/2 c. green onions, with tops, sliced

Slice butter into pats and place on the bottom of a 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 quart casserole dish. Add mushrooms, rice, barley, consomme and water. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for two hours. After about 1 1/2 hours stir and add more water if needed. Casserole is done when juices have been absorbed and grain is soft. Before serving toss with green onions and crumbled bacon.