1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. softened butter
6 or more cheddar cheese slices
2 1/2 c. sliced apples
3/4 c. sugar

Mix flour, cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking soda and butter with hands until all crumbs are moist with butter. Set aside 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture. Press remaining crumbs in ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Top with 6 or more slices of cheddar cheese to cover (grated cheese may be used instead). Mix apples with sugar and cinnamon. Toss until all apples are covered. Spread evenly over cheese. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over apples. Top with nuts if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes on highest rack. Wait 30 minutes before cutting.