1/2 lb. (or 1 lb.) bulk sausage
1 med. onion
1 med. bell pepper
1/2 c. celery

Brown sausage, add vegetables and saute until tender. Add:

1 (6 oz.) pkg. long grain wild rice mix
1 c. regular or wild rice
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 can water
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Place in 2-quart casserole; cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until rice is tender.