Bacon and Cheddar Zucchini Slices

An egg based slice packed with bacon, cheddar cheese and bacon!

I am a big fan of egg casseroles, quiches, and frittatas and slices are an amazing way to change things up a bit! Normally these recipes use the combination of eggs and milk (or cream, or cheese), which, when baked, firm up the dish, and slices take it one step further by adding a small amount of flour (or almond flour) along with baking powder, to get them even firmer; solid enough that you can pick up a slice and eat it from your hands! These slices are just packed with flavours, including: bacon, cheddar cheese, parmesan, zucchini, carrots, onions, garlic and oregano, though you can change things up and use pretty much anything! I like to make a batch on the weekend, throw it in the fridge and they are ready to go on busy weekday mornings; simply grab a slice and optionally warm it before eating as you run out the door!

Bacon and Cheddar Zucchini Slices

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 9

An egg based slice packed with bacon, cheddar cheese and bacon!

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ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 cups zucchini, shredded and squeezed to drain
• 1 cup carrot, grated (optional)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
• 5 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk (or almond milk)

directions

1. Cook the bacon and onion in a pan before allowing to cool a bit.
2. Meanwhile, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
3. Mix the zucchini, carrot, cheddar, and parmesan, before mixing in the flour mixture.
4. Mix the bacon and onion, along with 2 tablespoons of bacon grease, into the zucchini mixture.
5. Mix the eggs and milk before mixing into the zucchini mixture.
6. Pour the batter into a greased (optionally parchment or foil lined) 8×8 inch baking pan and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven for 35-40 minutes; a toothpick pushed into the center should come out clean when done
7. Let cook, slice and enjoy!

Note: These keep well in the fridge and you can easily grab a slice and warm it to go!
Option: Omit the bacon and add 2 tablespoon olive oil for vegetarian version.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 196, Fat 15g (Saturated 6g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 117mg, Sodium 384mg, Carbs 15g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g), Protein 12g

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