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Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe

Southern Banana Cobbler

A warm and comforting Southern-style banana cobbler made with ripe bananas, buttery crumble topping, and rich caramel flavor. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream for an easy homemade dessert everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Caramel sauce for drizzle
  • Vanilla ice cream optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9×13 baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish and layer sliced bananas evenly.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
  5. Spread topping evenly over bananas.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve warm.
  8. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For extra flavor, drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving. Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest and richest taste. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.