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Delicious Southern banana cobbler served warm with a golden crust and fresh bananas

Southern Banana Cobbler

A delightful blend of sweet, creamy, and buttery goodness, perfect for any occasion and simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 4 medium ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
Sweeteners
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
Dairy
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Melted for mixing.
  • 1 cup whole milk
Flavoring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Sprinkle for garnish if desired.
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp optional ground nutmeg Can be omitted.
Baking
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
Toppings
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream For serving.
  • 1 cup whipped cream For serving.
  • Caramel drizzle Optional, for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. Slice the ripe bananas and layer them evenly in the greased baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, cinnamon, milk, salt, and nutmeg. Stir until well combined and smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly over the sliced bananas, ensuring they are all covered.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch.
  3. Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving warm with ice cream and whipped cream.

Notes

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or drizzled with chocolate or caramel. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave.