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Southern Banana Cobbler Dessert

Delightful Southern Banana Cobbler Dessert to Savor Together

This Southern Banana Cobbler Dessert is a comforting recipe, perfect for sharing and adaptable to various dietary needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 pieces Ripe Bananas Use bananas with brown spots for optimal taste and sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness according to personal preference.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted For a bolder flavor, use salted butter.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Substitute with nutmeg for a different flair.
  • 0.25 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
Batter
  • 1 cup Self-Rising Flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can swap with buttermilk for extra richness.
  • 0.5 cup Sugar Adjust to match your flavor preference.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional; best left out for simplicity.
Serving
  • Vanilla Ice Cream For serving.
  • Whipped Cream For serving.
  • Chopped Nuts For serving.
  • Caramel Drizzle For serving.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, slice your ripe bananas and toss with granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, whole milk, sugar, and optional ground nutmeg until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish. Spoon the banana mixture on top without stirring.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid stirring the layers for the best texture. Reheat leftovers in the oven for optimal texture.

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