Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Old-Fashioned Apple and Cheese Casserole, a delightful sweet and savory side dish that combines tender tart apples with gooey cheddar cheese and a crispy buttery cracker topping.
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups tart apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare apple mixture: Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread half of the apple mixture in the dish and top with half of the shredded cheddar. Repeat with remaining apples and cheese.
- Make cracker topping: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Spread over the cheese layer.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This casserole pairs well with ham or pork.
- Use a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for a balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
