Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares Recipe

Awarded winning Pillsbury Bake-Off recipe! For 20 years, this easy apple dessert has been a family favorite, delighting everyone with its irresistible combination of sweet apples, crunchy crust, and gooey cheddar cheese. This updated version uses grated cheddar for extra cheesiness and a hint of cinnamon in the crust for an extra warm spice. Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 317.3 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares

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How to Make Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Mix until crumbly.
  4. Reserve 1 ½ cups of the crumb mixture. Press the remaining mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese evenly over the crumb crust.
  6. In a medium bowl, toss 6 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced) with ½ cup granulated sugar. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cheese.
  7. Mix the reserved 1 ½ cups of crumb mixture with ½ cup chopped walnuts. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

40g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares?

Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares?

Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares has approximately 317.3 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares are Flour, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Baking Soda, Butter, Cheddar Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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