Buttery Blueberry Cobbler

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
Whipped cream or topping

In a saucepan, combine berries, lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. Set aside. Put butter in a 12-in. x 7-in. baking pan; place in oven until butter melts. In a small mixing bowl, combine remaining sugar with flour, baking powder, salt, milk and egg. Pour over melted butter.

Do not stir. Spoon reserved berry mixture over batter. Do not stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve at room temperature with whipped cream or topping. Makes about 10-12 servings.