Zucchini Slice

Serves 12 / Prep 10mins

Ingredients

• 3 small zucchinis

• 200g middle bacon rashers, fat trimmed, finely chopped

• 60g butter, chopped

• 6 free range eggs

• 1 cup milk or almond milk

• 2 tbs caramelised onion

• 2/3 cup self-raising flour

• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives

• 1 cup shredded tasty cheese

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200 °c/180 °c fan-forced. Grease a 18 x 24cm (4cm deep) baking pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edges.

2. Coarsely grate 2 zucchinis, then add to pan with bacon and butter. Bake for 10 minutes or until softened. Allow to cool slightly for 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, thinly slice remaining zucchini into rounds. Lightly beat eggs, milk and caramelised onion in a large jug. Combine flour and chives in a large bowl and season. Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined. Stir in cheese. Pour batter over bacon mixture in pan. Arrange zucchini slices on top. Bake for 30 minutes or until just set. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.

This can be served with a side salad for lunch.