🥓🧀 Bacon, Cheese & Zucchini Slice

✨ A Budget-Friendly, Light, and Delicious Meal Perfect for Dinner or Lunchboxes ✨

If you’re looking for an easy, affordable recipe that delivers incredible flavor, this Bacon, Cheese & Zucchini Slice is the perfect choice. With its soft, savory center and golden crispy top, it’s packed with the goodness of zucchini, smoky bacon, and melted cheese. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time, sliced into portions, and enjoyed whenever you need a quick and satisfying meal.

⏱️ Recipe Information

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Bake Time: 40 minutes

⏳ Total Time: 55 minutes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 6 people

🛒 Ingredients

🥓 Main Ingredients

* 2 medium zucchinis, grated

* 200 g bacon, diced 🥓

* 1 medium onion, finely chopped 🧅

* 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 🧀

* 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 🧀

* 5 eggs 🥚

* 1 cup self-rising flour

* 60 ml olive oil

* ½ teaspoon black pepper

* A pinch of salt (adjust depending on the saltiness of the bacon and cheese)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Zucchini

Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.

2️⃣ Mix the Filling

In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, bacon, onion, and both cheeses.

3️⃣ Add the Wet Ingredients

Whisk the eggs with the olive oil, then add them to the zucchini mixture.

4️⃣ Add the Flour

Stir in the self-rising flour and black pepper until everything is well combined.

5️⃣ Bake

Pour the mixture into a greased or lined baking dish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. 🔥

6️⃣ Serve

Allow the slice to cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Serve warm or cold with a fresh green salad. 🥗

🍽️ Tips for Success

✔️ Squeeze the zucchini thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.

✔️ Use a blend of cheeses for a richer flavor. 🧀

✔️ Add corn or diced bell peppers for extra color and texture. 🌽

✔️ Store leftovers in the refrigerator for an easy grab-and-go meal.

😍 The Result

A golden, cheesy slice packed with smoky bacon and fresh zucchini, offering the perfect balance of flavor and texture. It’s a versatile recipe that’s ideal for light dinners, meal prep, picnics, or lunchboxes.