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Southern Banana Cobbler

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A warm, comforting Southern banana cobbler with a tender banana base and a fluffy, buttery biscuit-like topping, perfect for family gatherings and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sliced bananas with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  4. In another small bowl or measuring cup, mix melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Batter should be slightly thick but pourable; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the banana mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly. Spoon the batter over the bananas in dollops, covering mostly but leaving some banana visible.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If bananas are very ripe and soft, reduce sugar slightly to avoid excessive sweetness. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. For dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and butter with vegan butter. Gluten-free flour blend can be used but topping texture may vary. Optional: sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking for crunch.

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