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Easy Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe

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Easy Southern Banana Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert perfect for using up overripe bananas. Featuring a crispy golden topping and a sweet, cinnamon-infused banana filling, this classic Southern recipe comes together quickly and is loved by the whole family.

Ingredients

Banana Cobbler

  • ½ cup Butter
  • 1 cup Self-rising flour
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 4-5 Ripe bananas (the browner and spottier, the better!)
  • ½ cup Brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and melt butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place ½ cup of butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and put it in the oven to melt while you prepare the batter and filling. This step ensures crispy golden edges on your cobbler.
  2. Make the batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup self-rising flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup whole milk until smooth. A few small lumps are okay.
  3. Prepare banana mixture: Slice 4-5 ripe bananas into rounds. In a separate bowl, gently toss banana slices with ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. This soft banana mixture is easy to handle and mix.
  4. Assemble the cobbler: Remove the baking dish with melted butter from the oven carefully. Pour the batter over the hot melted butter but do not stir. Then evenly spoon the banana mixture on top of the batter without mixing it in—this creates the characteristic cobbler topping.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbly around the edges. The batter will rise up around the bananas forming a delicious crust.
  6. Rest and serve: Let the cobbler rest for about 10 minutes after baking to set up and avoid being too runny. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not stir the batter and banana topping after assembling to achieve the correct cobbler texture.
  • Letting the cobbler rest before serving improves the texture and ease of slicing.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute self-rising flour with a gluten-free flour blend plus leavening.
  • This recipe can be doubled for a larger crowd and baked in two pans.

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