Classic Australian Zucchini Slice with Cheddar and Bacon

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A savory baked zucchini slice featuring crispy bacon and melted cheddar, perfect for a comforting family dinner or lunch. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs zucchini, bacon rashers, cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grate 3 medium zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 6 chopped bacon rashers and 1 finely chopped medium onion, sauté for 5-6 minutes until bacon is crispy and onion is translucent; remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk 6 large eggs with 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, then stir in 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour until smooth, avoiding lumps.
  4. Step 4: Fold in the grated zucchini, cooked bacon and onion, 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper until evenly combined.
  5. Step 5: Pour mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  6. Step 6: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm or at room temperature.

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