Zucchini Slice

This recipe was made by my mum growing up because it was the only way she could get me to eat zucchini. It is great served hot as a side dish to a main meal or cold with a salad for lunch the next day. A family favourite in our house.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6-8 slices

Ingredients

• 375  g zucchini
• 1  large onion
• 3  slices bacon
• 1  cup  grated cheese
• 1  cup self raising flour
• 1⁄2 cup  oil
• 5  eggs
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Trim the ends off the zucchini, leave them unpealed and grate coursley.
2. Peel and finely chop onion.
3. Remove rind from bacon and chop finely.
4. Combine zucchini, onion, bacon, cheese, sifted flour, oil, lightly beaten eggs and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour into a well greased tin or pie plate and bake in a moderate oven (180 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown and set.
6. It also works out well to save a little bit of cheese to sprinkle on top before baking.