Description
This Cheesy Baked Zucchini Slice is a delightful savory treat that’s perfect for any time of the day. Packed with grated zucchini, cheddar, and parmesan cheese, this dish is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Mixture:
- 2 medium Zucchini (Grated)
- 1 small Onion (Finely chopped)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
Batter:
- 0.5 cup Self-Raising Flour (Substitute with plain flour and 1.5 tsp baking powder per cup)
- 5 large Eggs (Room temperature)
- 0.33 cup Vegetable Oil (Can substitute with melted butter or olive oil)
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- 0.5 cup Bacon Bits or Chopped Ham (Cooked)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a 20×30 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare Zucchini Mixture: Grate zucchinis, chop onion, and mix with cheddar and parmesan cheese.
- Add Flour: Fold in self-raising flour gently into the zucchini and cheese mixture.
- Whisk Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture into the zucchini blend, fold gently, and add bacon or ham.
- Add Parsley: Sprinkle in fresh parsley and stir well.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to the baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Slice: Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or bell peppers.
- This zucchini slice is great for picnics, brunch, or as a side dish.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Zucchini Slice, Zucchini Recipe, Savory Zucchini Dish, Homemade Zucchini Slice
