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Smoky Chipotle Bacon Zucchini Cake Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 2 strips applewood smoked bacon
  • ½ cup onion grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups zucchini grated
  • 1 cups Aged Cheddar grated
  • 1 cup fine bread crumbs gluten-free work well if desired
  • olive oil for the pan if necessary

Instructions

  • Add the bacon to an approximately 9-inch, non-stick sauté pan, and place it over medium heat. Cook until it's crisp.
  • Remove the bacon and place it on a couple layers of paper towels to drain, and leave the grease in the pan.
  • Add the onion to the pan and turn the heat down a bit. Sauté until soft and golden, about 4 minutes. Turn the heat off and leave the pan on the stove.
  • Add the eggs to a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk until they are blended. Then add the chipotle, salt and paprika, and mix to combine.
  • Use a large spoon to fold in the zucchini, cheese and breadcrumbs. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the onions from the pan and stir them into the zucchini mixture. Then mix in the cooked bacon and pour the whole mixture into the pan and turn the heat to medium. (If there isn't enough grease left from the bacon after cooking the onion, add enough olive oil to coat the bottom.)
  • Cook for approximately 2 minutes and turn the heat to low, cover and cook just until all of the egg has solidified and it has puffed up a bit, about 12 minutes.
  • Gently slide it out of the sauté pan onto a serving plate or cutting board. (Or, for the crisp side on top, invert the pan onto the plate.)
  • Cut the cake into about six even slices and serve warm.

Notes

Kerrygold is my first choice, but yes, if you don't have it, use any cheddar you like.