Wild Rice Cranberry Stuffing

2 slices bacon, chopped 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup peeled, chopped carrot 1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, OR 3/4 cup Ocean Spray Craisins Sweetend Dried Cranberries 2 cups chicken broth 4 cups cornbread stuffing 1 pkg. (16oz.) wild rice, cooked according to package directions

Cook bacon over medium heat in a stockpot until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Add butter to pan and melt over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add sweetened dried cranberries and chicken broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and add stuffing, wild rice, and bacon. Serve immediately. Makes 14 1/2-cup servings.