Oven-Baked Zucchini Slice with Cheddar and Bacon

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A savory Australian classic, this zucchini slice is packed with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar, perfect for a family dinner or lunchbox treat. 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). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté 1 medium finely chopped onion and 6 chopped bacon rashers for 5-6 minutes until the onion is translucent and bacon is lightly browned. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 medium grated zucchini, 1 cup self-raising flour, 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and sautéed onion and bacon mixture. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
  4. Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Step 5: Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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