Classic Lunchbox Thermomix Zucchini Slice
The Thermomix Zucchini slice is one of my favourite “go to” recipes. It’s packed with healthy zucchini plus the bacon & cheese makes it irresistible.
Whenever I’m looking for a quick, healthy meal to serve I inevitably fall back on this dish.
The recipe ticks all my boxes, it’s delicious, quick to make and everyone always LOVES it! The best part is it includes hidden vegetables, plus the leftovers make a great lunchbox idea. There is always a fight over who gets to take the leftovers to lunch or school.
Zucchini Slice Tip
- This recipe freezes well so if you’re one of these super organised mums you could make and freeze the recipe ahead of time. Cut the slice into serving sizes before freezing. The individual portions can be used for school lunches, or single serve dinners on busy nights.
Unfortunately, I have never been that organised, so my tribe fights it out for the measly leftovers.
- Note I’ve made the Thermomix zucchini slice in a slice tray and a mini loaf tin. If you do use a loaf tin make sure you line it with baking paper so it doesn’t stick. You could also make these in large muffin trays with cupcake wrappers. The cooking times will alter depending on what tray you use.
Serving Suggestion
The zucchini slice makes a “figure friendly” main meal when served with a large, fresh salad.
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This has been one of my most popular recipes because it's simple and delicious!
- 550 gm zucchini
- 220 gm onion
- 250 gm bacon
- 200 gm cheese (block)
- 1 cup SR flour
- 1/4 cup oil
- 5 eggs
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Cut the cheese into large cubes and add it to the TM bowl. Grate 2 sec/speed 7.
Remove the cheese from the TM bowl and reserve it for later in a large bowl.
1/4 the onion and add it to the TM bowl. Blitz 3sec/speed 7.
Remove the onion from the TM bowl and reserve it into a small bowl.
1/4 the zucchini's and add it to the TM bowl. Blitz 3sec/speed 5.
Remove the zucchini from the TM bowl and add it to the bowl of onions.
Squeeze the excess liquid from the onion and zucchini and combine it with the cheese in the larger bowl.
Add the bacon to the TM bowl. Blitz 3sec/speed 5.
Remove the bacon and add it to the reserved onion, cheese and zucchini mixture.
Crack the eggs into the zucchini mixture, add the flour and oil. Stir by hand until just combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and bake for 40- 45 minutes or until the slice is golden and feels cooked through when pressed in the centre.
The slice is delicious served hot or cold.
The zucchini slice makes a great lunch idea and can be frozen in serving portions.
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Enjoy the recipe and have a lovely day 🙂
My kids love this recipe!
Me gustaría poder traducir a español estás recetas
“I wish I could translate into spanish are recipes”
The supermarket had run out of zucchini so I supplemented with kale- delicious.
Would try it with other veggie options in future!
What a fabulous idea!!
Thanks for the recipe! Very good, we will make again. For beginner cooks, though, you forgot to mention that bacon needs to be cooked already before adding to mixture, and to add salt/pepper to taste (mine was a bit bland).
Hi Katie, thank you for your message. I love hearing from people that have made my recipes. I will add salt and pepper to taste to the recipe. I actually don’t add salt as I find the bacon is salty enough. The bacon point is interesting, I’ve never cooked the bacon first. I’ve been making this slice since it first “came out” in the early 80’s and even the original recipe included raw bacon. I’m wondering if cooking the bacon first took some of the salt and oils out of the slice and made it on the bland side. Also the oil from the bacon is needed for the texture and flavour ofthe slice.I would love you to try the recipe again with raw bacon and let me know what you think. Once again, thank you so much for your message. I will amend the recipe to make it easier to follow. Julie xx
Wow best zucchini slice I have ever made, I added a little salt,pepper and chili flakes!
Absolutely delicious, thank you sharing your recipe ?
I’m so pleased to hear that Karen! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Wow, this was a fantastic find – delicious! Many thanks
Hi Steve, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for coming back and leaving a message and a rating. This is one of my favourite quick recipes ?
Without a doubt – the very best zucchini slice I’ve ever made/eaten … thanks for sharing!
I used a nylon straining bag (nut milk bag) to squeeze out the ‘onion/zucchini mix’ liquids -peeerfect.
Precooked the bacon in the Thermomix – 3 mins/100/reverse/speed 1 (2 min’s with MC on -1 min with MC off).
Strained fat/liquid from cooked bacon.
And … I used half tasty cheese/half parmesan.
Yum … and thanks again!
Hi Eva! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. by pre-cooking the bacon you will have removed some of the fat from the recipe. This will make it a leaner, healthier dish. Personally, I’m naughty and allow the bacon to cook in the slice adding fat and flavour. The dish is fabulous regardless which method is used but I’m so pleased you pointed out that way of cooking as I’m sure it will appeal to readers who are conscious of calories 🙂
Thanks again and happy cooking
Julie xx
Thanks Julie for sharing this recipe! Best zucchini slice ever! I tripled the recipe to make a big batch in two large baking trays, added salt and pepper to taste, cooked bacon first, squeezed zucchini & onion, and added a bit of carrots as well! It was super morish !
Just made this and its delicious
I added the salt and pepper from the comments (didn’t cook bacon first, aint nobody got time for that) and added a small tin of corn kernels.
my mums makes an old school version of this and I love it but could never be bother to grate up a tonne of zucchinis, so im happy ive found a cheats way
ahhh sorry meant to be 5 stars