Zucchini Slice (Baked Bacon, Zucchini and Cheese Slice)
In short: Grated zucchini, bacon, onion and cheese set in an eggy batter lightened with flour, baked in a tray and cut into squares for picnics. It takes about 1 h 5 min in total and makes 8 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 1 h 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 305 kcal
Zucchini slice is a potluck and lunchbox classic in Australian homes, a savory baked square somewhere between a frittata and a quiche without the pastry. Grated zucchini, bacon, onion and cheese are bound with eggs and a little self-raising flour, then baked in a tray until golden. It is easy to make, travels well and tastes good hot, warm or cold, which is why it turns up at school fêtes and picnics.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12 in) baking pan and line it with baking paper.
- Toss the grated zucchini with the salt and leave it for 10 minutes. Squeeze it hard in a clean tea towel to remove as much liquid as you can.
- Heat the tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the onion and bacon for 6 minutes until the onion is soft and the bacon is starting to brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs with the 60 ml of oil and the pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the flour until smooth, then fold in the cheese, zucchini, bacon mixture and parsley if using.
- Pour the batter into the pan and level the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden and firm in the center.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then cut into 16 squares. Serve warm or cold.
Tips
- Squeeze the salted zucchini very well. Extra moisture is the main cause of a soggy, weeping slice.
- For a vegetarian slice, leave out the bacon and add 100 g (3.5 oz) of crumbled feta and a handful of corn kernels.
Questions and answers
Can I freeze zucchini slice?
Yes. Cut it into squares, freeze in a single layer, then store in a bag for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a 180°C (350°F) oven for about 15 minutes.
Why is my zucchini slice watery?
The zucchini was not squeezed dry. Salt it, leave it for 10 minutes, then squeeze it firmly in a tea towel before mixing.
Can I make zucchini slice gluten-free?
Yes. Use the same weight of gluten-free self-raising flour. The texture is slightly softer but sets well.
How long does it take to make Zucchini Slice (Baked Bacon, Zucchini and Cheese Slice)?
About 1 h 5 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Zucchini Slice (Baked Bacon, Zucchini and Cheese Slice)?
About 305 kcal per serving, with 14 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 305 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
