To make a cheese and potato wild rice soup cheese recipe, first you need to prepare the ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups chopped scallions 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced red bell pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon melted butter 2 teaspoons ground black pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with foil. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Place the potato halves on the foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove foil from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.