1 lb. bacon, diced and fried crisp; remove from pan
1 lg. onion, chopped - saute in bacon grease and drain
1 pt. half and half
2 (4 oz.) cans mushrooms with juice
2 cans cream of potato (or mushroom) soup
1 c. wild rice, cooked
1 pt. water
2 jars Kraft Old English sharp cheese

Wash 1 cup wild rice, rinse and drain.

Put washed rice in a saucepan with 4 cups water; bring to a boil.

Simmer covered, 45 minutes.

Uncover, fluff with fork; simmer 5 minutes more - don't let it dry out.

Drain off excess liquid.

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Cook slowly - do not scorch.

Serves 8.