Southern Banana Cobbler 🍌
A delightful dessert that brings comfort and sweetness to any occasion!
📋 Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or butter crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)
📝 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Gently stir in the sliced bananas, coating them evenly with the mixture.
4. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
5. In another bowl, combine crushed wafers/crackers, brown sugar, flour, and baking powder.
6. Stir in the melted butter until crumbly and moist.
7. Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the banana filling.
8. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
9. Let cool slightly before serving.
10. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the full Southern experience! Serve warm for gooey comfort or chilled for a firmer, pudding-like texture.
A Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Kcal: ~340 per serving | Servings: 6–8