Australian Zucchini Slice

Name: Australian Zucchini Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 400 g (14 oz) zucchini, about 2 medium, grated using a box grater and squeezed by hand to remove excess water; about 4 cups grated; 1 brown onion, peeled and grated, including all juices; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 200 g (7 oz) streaky bacon, chopped into 1 cm squares; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 5 large eggs, about 50–55 g / 2 oz each; 1 cup self-raising flour; 1½ cups cheddar or tasty cheese, tightly packed and shredded

Golden zucchini slice cut into squares, with pieces of bacon and grated zucchini visible. — Golden squares of zucchini slice with bacon and cheese.

A savory baked slice with grated zucchini, eggs, cheese and bacon. Serve it warm or at room temperature for breakfast, lunch or a snack.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 1, 2026

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Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Makes: 12 pieces

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Rest: 15 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Makes: 12 pieces

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Australian Zucchini Slice

A savory baked slice with grated zucchini, eggs, cheese and bacon. Serve it warm or at room temperature for breakfast, lunch or a snack.

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Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Rest: 15 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Makes: 12 pieces

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Ingredients

12 pieces

For 12 pieces

400 g (14 oz) zucchini, about 2 medium, grated using a box grater and squeezed by hand to remove excess water; about 4 cups grated
1 brown onion, peeled and grated, including all juices
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
200 g (7 oz) streaky bacon, chopped into 1 cm squares
1 clove garlic, finely minced
5 large eggs, about 50–55 g / 2 oz each
1 cup self-raising flour
1½ cups cheddar or tasty cheese, tightly packed and shredded

Equipment

Oven
Baking paper
30 x 20 cm lamington pan
Non-stick pan
Large bowl
Whisk
Wooden spoon
Box grater

Instructions

Full recipe

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced).
Step 2: Crumple a sheet of baking paper in your hands and place it in a 30 x 20 x 3 cm (12 x 8 inch) lamington pan, or a similar-sized pan, with enough overhang to lift out the slice. There is no need to grease the pan; the mixture will weigh the paper in place.
Step 3: Set aside a little cheese and bacon to sprinkle over the surface.
Step 4: Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining bacon and stir for 2 minutes, or until very light golden. Add the garlic and stir for 10 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool slightly.
Step 5: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the flour until smooth and lump-free. Add the zucchini, onion and all its grating juices, the oil and bacon from the pan, and the cheese. Switch to a wooden spoon and mix until combined.
Step 6: Pour the mixture into the lined pan. Push it into the corners and smooth the surface. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese and raw bacon.
Step 7: Bake for 35 minutes, rotating the pan at the 20-minute mark, or until the top is golden and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift the slice out using the overhanging paper. Cool for another 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

If you don’t have self-raising flour, use 1 cup plain flour plus 2 teaspoons baking powder.

For a lower-carb variation, replace the self-raising flour with 1 1/4 cups almond meal and 1 teaspoon baking powder. It will rise less and have a slightly moister texture.

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition per piece

Calories: 234 kcal
Fat: 17 g
Saturated fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 9 g
Sodium: 221 mg
Cholesterol: 92 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

This Australian savory slice brings together grated zucchini, eggs, cheese and bacon in a baked, sliceable dish. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for breakfast, lunch or a snack.

Pieces of zucchini slice stacked to show their soft interior with zucchini, bacon and cheese. — Stacked pieces reveal the zucchini, bacon and cheese inside.

Australian Zucchini Slice