Name: Zucchini and Bacon Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 5 large eggs; 1 cup self raising flour; 4 medium zucchini trimmed and grated; 3 small carrots peeled and grated; 1 large red onion chopped; 3 large rashers of bacon sliced; 2 extra tablespoons oil for frying bacon and onion - see notes; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Zucchini and bacon slice is one of those recipes that’s been around for ages. It makes perfect lunchbox and picnic fare and is an easy and wonderful recipe for children to help prepare. It’s like a cross between a crustless quiche and a frittata. Too easy!

We grew up with zucchini slice in Mumʼs kitchen as an after school snack. Itʼs super easy to make and tastes great hot or cold, which is our preference. We prefer to add bacon to the mixture for the wonderful flavour it brings but you could add diced ham or even canned salmon or tuna instead, or leave it out for a vegetable slice. Up to you.

zucchini and bacon slice ingredients laid out on a marble bench — ingredients

To fry or not to fry

The recipe works superbly without firstly frying the onion and bacon but we love the caramelised notes that frying brings to the slice. Feel free to save 10 minutes and one fry pan to wash by not frying, but trust us that this step adds extra flavour to this easy to make slice.

zucchini and bacon slice with bacon and onion in a frypan with a silver slotted spoon — bacon and onion in frypan

zucchini and bacon slice with bacon and onion cooked till caramelised — bacon and onion caramelised

Add different veggies

Zucchini and bacon slice can be made with what you have on hand. Try adding……

corn
asparagus
bell peppers (capsicum)
baby spinach leaves
peas
squash
sweet potato
mushrooms
olives
crumbled feta
pepita or sunflower seeds

You get the picture………add away!

zucchini and bacon slice zucchini and carrot grated in a silver bowl — grated zucchini and carrots

zucchini and bacon slice ingredients in a bowl ready to mix — ready to mix

zucchini and bacon slice ready to cook in a white ceramic dish lined with baking paper — ready to bake

Freezing

Zucchini and bacon slice freezes well. Simply wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave.

Check out some more winning veggie recipes

click on the link for the recipe…..cauliflower with blue cheese gratin

click on the link for the recipe…..easy bread and butter pickle

click on the link for the recipe…..brussel sprouts with bacon onion and garlic

What’s your favourite slice recipe? We would love to hear from you in the comments below when you make this delicious zucchini and bacon slice.