This easy zucchini slice recipe is quick to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for lunchboxes, dinners, or snacks. Packed with veggies and family-approved!
Looking for a quick and easy recipe that the whole family will actually eat? This zucchini slice is an absolute classic — it’s budget-friendly, packed with veggies, and so versatile.
It’s one of those throw-it-all-in-the-bowl recipes that turns out beautifully every time. Perfect for dinner with a salad, sliced up for school lunches, or even as a grab-and-go breakfast when mornings are chaos (been there!).
I’ve been making this one for years – it’s a go-to in our house, especially when zucchini is in season and affordable. What I love is that you can almost throw anything into it. Got corn kernels, toss ’em in. Same goes for capsicum, ham and even a little feta cheese.
Why you’ll love this slice
✔️ Great for lunchboxes – No need to reheat, just pack and go
✔️ Sneaky way to eat more veggies – Hello, grated zucchini!
✔️ Freezer friendly – Make a double batch and freeze in portions
✔️ Budget-friendly – Uses pantry and fridge staples
✔️ Tastes just as good cold – Which makes it ideal for meal prep
✔️ Flexible – Swap bacon for mushrooms or add grated carrot if you’ve got extras lying around
You’ve got questions? I’ve got answers.
Can you freeze zucchini slice?
Absolutely! Zucchini slice can be frozen. You can store it in an airtight container, or pop into a sealed freezer bag – and this will last up to three months in the freezer. When you want to eat it, you can thaw it in the fridge overnight and just reheat it in the microwave, oven, or even eat it cold.
How long does zucchini slice last in the fridge?
Zucchini slice will last in the fridge for up to 5 day, as long as it’s stored correctly – so in an airtight container. Make sure you let the zucchini slice cool, and then slice and put into the container within 2 hours of cooking.
Is zucchini slice healthy?
In short, yes… it can be. It really depends on which recipe you use, and how you adapt it. Zucchini slice is considered a great way to include vegetables in your diet, because of the zucchini in it and the ability to include lots of other vegetables. There’s also the ability for it to be high in fat, with cheese and oil… so you can adapt the recipe to suit your own health and dietary needs.
What to serve with zucchini slice?
It’s delicious on it’s own, but you can serve with a simple side salad, with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and carrot.
How to make my easy zucchini slice
Ingredients:
- 3 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid
- 1 brown onion, grated or finely chopped
- 3 rashers of bacon, finely chopped (or 4 rashers of short streaky bacon)
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup of self-raising flour
- 1 cup grated tasty cheese
- ½ cup oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Preheat your oven
Set your oven to 180ºC (fan-forced). Prepare a slice tin by spraying it with oil or lining it with baking paper.
- Grate and prep your veggies
Grate your zucchini and onion, then use a clean tea towel or your hands to squeeze out the excess liquid from the zucchini. This stops the slice from going soggy.
- Mix all ingredients together
In a large mixing bowl, add the:
• Grated zucchini
• Grated or finely chopped onion
• Chopped bacon
• Eggs
• Self-raising flour
• Grated cheese
• Oil
• Salt and pepper
Give everything a really good mix until it’s well combined.
- Pour into prepared tin
Transfer the mixture into your lined tin and spread it out evenly with a spatula or spoon.
- Bake until golden
Place the tin into the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the centre is cooked through. A skewer inserted in the middle should come out clean.
- Cool and slice
Let the slice cool for 5–10 minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles. This helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- Serve and enjoy
Serve warm with a simple side salad, or pop into lunchboxes cold. It’s also perfect for snacks or quick dinners on busy nights.
Zucchini Slice
Description
This easy zucchini slice recipe is quick to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for lunchboxes, dinners, or snacks.
Ingredients
3 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid
1 brown onion, grated or finely chopped
3 rashers of bacon, finely chopped (or 4 rashers of short streaky bacon)
5 eggs
1 cup of self-raising flour
1 cup tasty cheese, grated
1/2 cup of oil (vegetable or olive oil)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (fan forced). Spray a slice tin with oil, or line with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combined the grated zucchini, onion, bacon, eggs, cheese, self-raising flour, oil and salt and pepper. Stir will until everything is evenly mixed.
- Our the mixture into your prepared tin, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until it’s golden brown on top, and set in the middle.
- Let the slice cool slightly before cutting into rectangles or squares. Enjoy warm with a salad, or cold popped into a lunchbox.
Notes
With the oil, I personally prefer the vegetable oil as it’s a milder taste. Completely up to you.
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I think I am going to try this later this week, Hubby and I are fans of zucchini and this MIGHT get the kids to eat I’d too!
I make this quite a bit, it is yummo hey
i don’t think my recipe is entirely like yours but very very similar.
I make a rather nice sweet potato quiche but it is probably not that healthy. I will post it on my blog one day soon.
I love a good zucchini slice, have been begging my mum for her recipe for years!
Squash, zuccini, mini eggplants (not the big ones though – yuck)…it’s all yummy! Am I weird?
This sounds good. Maybe, just maybe, I could get my hubby to try it. Doubt it though! Worst than a kid, I tell you 🙂
Yum! I love zucchini – will have to try this recipe out!
Dorsey – Let us know how you go. I think the bacon will convert the kids!
Simone – I ♥ sweet potato. Can't wait to see the recipe. 🙂
Kir – Is the recipe secret?
Diana – I love all vegies too. Love them. I hope you can wrangle Hubby to try some. I'm sure he'll love it.
Jo – Make sure you do, it's delicious! x
This is a lot like my step-mum’s z slice recipe, and it is such a winner, isn’t it?
Everyone loves it, especially kids.
I absolutely love zucchini! Will have to give this recipe a whirl 🙂
Yum! This is much the same as my families recipe – its the best fall back for taking to picnics/peoples places etc. Great work making it healthier!!
Zuchinni slice…makes me think of Nisha!
Skye – Lacey loves it too. Capsicum and all. She’s a good little eater.
Jen – I’ll keep my eyes peeled on your blog. 🙂
Amy – It’s a crowd pleaser, for sure!
Kathryn – Me too, always! LOL
Good one 🙂 I’ve been looking for new food ideas, it’s too hot right now to actually think of any, so thanks for thinking for me!
I may further look to you with other forms of outsourcing…
Telle I gave this recipe to an old high school friend today, she has an oversupply of zucchinis from her own garden…anyway, her kids and hubby ALL came back for second helpings!
Going to swap this for my usual not quite so healthy (5 eggs, 1 cup olive oil) zucchini slice!
Yummy! I think you’ll have to make it again just so you can take a picture this time! 😉
I just made this – my 12 month old Said to tell you it was delicious! Just a question, have you ever successfully frozen this slice? I made quite a lot and it would be handy to have some in the freezer for a rainy day.