Description
Mouthwatering classic zucchini slice offers a delightful Australian comfort food perfect for picnics and casual gatherings. Savory eggs, cheese, and zucchini combine into a hearty, satisfying meal you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large eggs
- 4 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups grated)
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 4 oz (120 g) bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (180C) and line an 8-12-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Zucchini Processing: Grate zucchinis and carefully remove excess moisture using a clean cloth, creating a dry vegetable base.
- Bacon and Onion Sauté: Crisp bacon in a skillet until golden, add chopped onions, and cook until translucent. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Mixing Ingredients: Whisk eggs with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Incorporate grated zucchini, bacon-onion mixture, cheese, and self-rising flour, stirring until uniformly combined.
- Baking: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly. Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden-brown and set. Verify doneness with a toothpick test.
- Serving: Allow the slice to rest for 10 minutes, then cut into neat squares or rectangular portions. Serve warm or at room temperature as a versatile meal or snack.
Notes
- Control Moisture: Thoroughly squeeze out excess water from zucchini to prevent a soggy slice and maintain a perfect texture.
- Bacon Brilliance: Crisp bacon completely before adding to mixture for maximum flavor and preventing soft, chewy pieces.
- Cheese Selection: Use sharp cheddar or a blend of cheeses to enhance depth of flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute self-rising flour with gluten-free flour and add 1½ teaspoons of baking powder to maintain the slice’s light, airy structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 221 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg