Southern Banana Cobbler
A comforting Southern dessert that combines ripe bananas with a creamy custard and a crumbly topping, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the bananas by slicing them into medallions.
- Make the custard base by combining sugar and melted butter in a large mixing bowl, then whisk in eggs until smooth.
- Gradually pour in the milk while continuing to whisk until fully blended.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder over the custard mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Fold the banana slices into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Add spices like cinnamon for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: banana cobbler, Southern dessert, easy dessert, baking recipe, comfort food