Indulgent Southern Banana Cobbler (Printable View)

Warm banana cobbler with brown sugar streusel, ripe bananas, and pecans for a classic Southern treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Filling

01 - 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup self-rising flour
04 - 1 cup milk
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Streusel Topping

06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
08 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
09 - 1 teaspoon banana extract

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, self-rising flour, and softened butter. Use a whisk or fork to blend until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in old-fashioned oats and chopped pecans. Set aside.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, self-rising flour, and milk until just incorporated. Stir in melted butter until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into the greased baking dish.
04 - Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the filling mixture.
05 - Sprinkle the reserved streusel mixture evenly over the banana layer.
06 - Place the dish on the center rack and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Select bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and pronounced banana flavor.