Southern Banana Cobbler is pure comfort dessert—warm, rich, and irresistibly nostalgic 🍌✨
It features tender, sweet bananas baked into a buttery, golden cobbler crust that’s soft in the center and lightly crisp around the edges. The bananas melt into a caramel-like filling as they bake, infused with warm notes of vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, just like a classic Southern kitchen would make.
Served warm, often with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream, Southern Banana Cobbler is cozy, indulgent, and perfect for family gatherings, Sunday dinners, or anytime you’re craving old-fashioned Southern sweetness.
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Ingredients:
For the topping:
– 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
– 1/2 cup self-rising flour
– 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the filling:
– 1 cup self-rising flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 cup milk
– 2 teaspoons banana extract (optional)
– 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
– 4 ripe bananas, sliced
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart (or 9×9-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Make the streusel topping: In a bowl, use a fork to mix the brown sugar, flour, and softened butter until crumbly. Add oats and pecans, mix well, and set aside.
3. Prepare the filling: Whisk together flour, sugar, and milk until just blended. Stir in melted butter. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Layer the sliced bananas on top of the filling.
5. Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over the bananas.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
7. Serve warm. For an extra treat, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and additional banana slices.
Notes:
For a flavorful twist, consider adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the streusel topping.
Recipe Stats:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories per Serving: 380
Servings: 8
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