Southern Banana Cobbler
A delightful Southern dessert that combines ripe bananas with a buttery crust, perfect for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup sugar for the topping
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- Mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth in a medium mixing bowl.
- Mix the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Blend in the self-rising flour and milk until fully combined, making sure not to overmix.
- Transfer the cobbler mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for roughly 10 minutes before serving warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to add walnuts or pecans for crunch or top with ice cream and caramel drizzle for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana cobbler, Southern dessert, comfort food, easy banana recipe, baked dessert