Description
This Cheesy Baked Zucchini Slice is a delightful savory treat that combines the freshness of zucchini with the richness of cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Mixture:
- 2 medium Zucchini, grated
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Dry Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup Self-Raising Flour (or substitute with plain flour and 1.5 tsp baking powder per cup)
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- 5 large Eggs, room temperature
- 0.33 cup Vegetable Oil (or substitute with melted butter or olive oil)
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Bacon Bits or Chopped Ham, cooked
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a 20×30 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare Zucchini Mixture: Combine grated zucchini, chopped onion, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in the self-raising flour, salt, and pepper into the zucchini mixture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the egg mixture into the zucchini blend. Add bacon or ham if desired.
- Final Touches: Stir in chopped parsley and mix well.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 5 minutes, then slice into squares or rectangles before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Feel free to substitute the cheeses with your favorites for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Zucchini Slice, Zucchini Recipe, Savory Zucchini Bake, Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
