Zucchini slice

This super-easy one-bowl zucchini slice is the ultimate savoury slice. Eat it hot or cold, on the go, in lunch boxes, with a salad or tomato sauce, or at a lazy picnic. You can even cut it into small squares and serve it warm as canapés. Grated carrot was snuck into this version to ramp up the veg and make this slice even sweeter. 

How to make a zucchini slice: key tips

This really is a stir, bake and slice kind of slice. It’s that easy. All the ingredients are stirred together in the one bowl, but it’s important to mix them well so that they are well distributed and there are no clumps of grated vegies. Make sure your lamington pan is well-greased before adding the mixture, so that your slice doesn’t stick to the pan. I like to add a sheet of baking paper to my pan first, guaranteeing the slice won’t stick. If you like, you can even pour the batter into cupcake cases for individual serves that are easy to eat at a picnic or hand around at a party. When it comes to cutting the slice, sometimes I cut it into bars and sometimes squares – it doesn’t really matter.     

Key ingredients in this zucchini slice recipe

Zucchini is the main ingredient, of course. It’s worth noting that this veg retains a lot of water and could make your slice watery. I recommend that you use your hands to squeeze the grated raw zucchini to remove as much liquid as you can, before you add it to the batter. This will help eliminate any sogginess.

Bacon and onion add loads of flavour to this slice, but if you want to boost the flavour even further, fry the bacon and onion to caramelise it a little, before you add it to the mix. If you want to make this slice vegetarian, simply skip the bacon.

A zucchini slice wouldn’t be the same without a tonne of tasty cheese. Why not sprinkle a little extra on top at about 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time for a yummy golden cheesy topping.

There are many variations of this slice to cater for all tastes, so go ahead and browse more of our very best zucchini slices. You might also like to try these budget-friendly savoury slice recipes.

This recipe was originally submitted by Debra Lee, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.