Southern Banana Cobbler
Craving comfort in a dish? Treat yourself to this warm and cozy Southern Banana Cobbler—layers of sweet banana goodness, buttery streusel, and a golden oat-pecan crunch that's perfect with a scoop of ice cream. One bite and you'll be hooked.
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the filling:
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons banana extract optional
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, melted
- 4 ripe bananas sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart (or 9x9-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make the streusel topping: In a bowl, use a fork to mix the brown sugar, flour, and softened butter until crumbly. Add oats and pecans, mix well, and set aside.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk together flour, sugar, and milk until just blended. Stir in melted butter. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the sliced bananas on top of the filling.
- Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over the bananas.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve warm. For an extra treat, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and additional banana slices.
Notes
Notes:
For a flavorful twist, consider adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the streusel topping.