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The Best Southern Banana Cobbler Dessert

The Best Southern Banana Cobbler Dessert You'll Crave Forever

The Best Southern Banana Cobbler combines creamy ripe bananas with a buttery batter for a warm and gooey dessert.
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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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4-5 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better for sweetness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Batter
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
For Serving Options
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
  • 1 scoop whipped cream
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • to taste caramel drizzle

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, slice the ripe bananas and mix with sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, whole milk, and sugar until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased dish and spoon the banana mixture over it without stirring.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  6. Allow the cobbler to cool for 10 minutes before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute self-rising flour with gluten-free self-rising flour. Serve warm with toppings of choice for best results.

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