Southern Banana Cobbler

 

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

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart (or 9x9-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 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.

3. Prepare the filling: Whisk together flour, sugar, and milk until just blended. Stir in melted butter. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.

4. Layer the sliced bananas on top of the filling.

5. Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over the bananas.

6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.

7. Serve warm. For an extra treat, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and additional banana slices.

Notes:

For a flavorful twist, consider adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the streusel topping.

Recipe Stats:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Calories per Serving: 380

Servings: 8