Baked Zucchini Slice with Cheddar and Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A savory Australian classic: a baked zucchini slice loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, perfect served warm or cold. This Australian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs zucchini, bacon rashers, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium (about 600 g), grated zucchini
• 6 slices, cooked and chopped bacon rashers
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup (130 g) self-raising flour
• 1 cup (100 g), grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, for greasing olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place 4 medium grated zucchinis in a colander, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, and let drain for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 5 large eggs and 1/2 cup milk until combined. Stir in 1 cup self-raising flour, 1 small finely chopped onion, 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, and 6 cooked and chopped bacon rashers.
3. Step 3: Fold the drained grated zucchini into the egg mixture. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and gently mix until evenly distributed.
4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden on top and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Step 5: Let the zucchini slice cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack, lunch, or light dinner.