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Southern Banana Cobbler: Cozy Comfort Food Bliss

Experience the warm, comforting delight of Southern Banana Cobbler, a perfect dessert for family gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cobbler Batter
  • 4 medium ripe bananas overripe works best
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup self-rising flour can substitute with DIY mix
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar additional for batter
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg optional
Topping Suggestions
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • to taste caramel drizzle

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced ripe bananas, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, whole milk, and additional granulated sugar until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and gently spoon the banana mixture over the batter.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using overripe bananas will yield the best results. Bake uncovered for a crispy crust.

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