Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon of butter
– 2 strips of bacon
– 1 yellow onion
– 5 large eggs
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup flour plus 2 teaspoons baking powder as a substitute)
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 3/4 pound (about 2 cups) shredded zucchini
– A pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
First Step: Finely dice the onion and chop the bacon, then sauté them in 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until the onion is soft and the bacon is golden; let cool.
Second Step: Grate the zucchini into a colander, sprinkle with salt, and set aside to drain moisture for about 10 minutes.
Third Step: In a large bowl, combine the bacon and onion mixture with 5 large eggs, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup self-rising flour (or the substitute), and 1/4 cup olive oil.
Fourth Step: Squeeze the excess moisture out of the zucchini and add it to the bowl along with a pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to mix well.
Fifth Step: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until firm and cooked through.
Sixth Step: Allow it to cool before slicing. The total preparation time is about 1 hour, including 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
Last Step:
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💡 Always squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini to prevent a soggy slice
🥗 Add corn kernels or finely chopped red bell pepper for extra color and nutrition
📦 Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days – great for meal prep
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 194
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 125