Southern Banana Cobbler Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the topping

01 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
02 - 1/2 cup self-rising flour
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
05 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans

→ For the filling

06 - 1 cup self-rising flour
07 - 1 cup sugar
08 - 1 cup milk
09 - 2 teaspoons banana extract (optional)
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 4 ripe bananas, sliced

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart (or 9x9-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - 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.
03 - Whisk together flour, sugar, and milk until just blended. Stir in melted butter. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
04 - Layer the sliced bananas on top of the filling.
05 - Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over the bananas.
06 - Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
07 - Serve warm. For an extra treat, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and additional banana slices.

# Notes:

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