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Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing quiche to become an expert at meal prep. Learning how to freeze quiche for fast meals is a great way to prep once and cook twice.
With all the delicious quiche recipes out there, it’s a shame to just enjoy this meal once. If you’ve ever wondered “can you freeze quiche”, the answer is yes! And I’ll show you how.
If you’re looking for some simple and delicious quiche recipes, check out Ham and Swiss Quiche, Mini Quiche Appetizers, Puff Pastry Quiche, or Gluten-Free Quiche.
CAN Quiche BE FROZEN?
Yes, quiche can be frozen once it has fully cooled.
I tend to make two quiches at once; I’ll freeze one whole and one in slices. The whole quiche one can make an entire meal for the family or for gifting to some who might benefit from a homemade meal.
The frozen slices allow someone to grab just one or two for a quick meal without having to defrost an entire frozen quiche.
This type of Prep Once Cook Twice hack might seem familiar…that’s because I wrote an entire book about it!
HOW TO REHEAT Frozen Quiche
To reheat a frozen whole quiche, you can place it in the fridge overnight or bake it frozen, straight from the freezer. It will take ~15 minutes to reheat a thawed quiche or 30-60 minutes to reheat a frozen quiche in a 350F oven.
Keep the quiche covered with foil while reheating it in the oven. This prevents the top from browning and overcooking during the reheating process.
Pro tip: if you plan to reheat a whole frozen quiche, use metal pie plates instead of ceramic. This prevents potential breakage from the drastic change in temperatures.
To reheat frozen quiche slices, you can place them in the fridge for a few hours, or bake them from frozen. A thawed quiche slice will take about 45 seconds in a microwave. A frozen quiche slice will take around 2-3 minutes in a microwave. Check the progress after 90 seconds.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Quiche made with full-fat milk or cream will freeze better than those made with low-fat milk products.
- Prior to freezing, allow the quiche to fully cool in the fridge. This will prevent condensation from forming in the freezer, which can cause the quiche to become icy.
- Some vegetables will become mushy when frozen and then reheated. A quiche that contains certain veggies like squash, asparagus, and mushrooms will still be delicious if reheated, but the vegetables may be watery.
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How to Freeze Quiche
Equipment
Ingredients
- quiche
Instructions
- Fully bake the quiche before freezing. If you plan to freeze the quiche whole, it is ok if it is slightly undercooked.
FREEZING QUICHE WHOLE
- Wrap fully cooled whole quiche in foil and place it in a flat place in the freezer for 4-5 hours.
- Depending on the size of the pie pan, some whole quiches may fit in gallon-size freezer-proof bags.
FREEZING QUICHE IN SLICES
- Fit parchment or waxed paper on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place fully cooled quiche slices on the baking sheet and freeze for 2-3 hours in a flat place in the freezer.
- Once the quiche slices have frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer-proof bag. Remove extra air from the bag to prevent freezer burn.
Notes
- If you plan to reheat a whole frozen quiche, use metal pie plates instead of ceramic. This prevents potential breakage from the drastic change in temperatures.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made and froze several quiche. We reheated in microwave and it was very soggy. I’ll try the oven. Any tips to keep it from getting soggy.?
Hi Jen, the biggest tip that I mention in the post is to make sure the quiche is fully cooled before freezing. This will prevent a build up of ice on/in the quiche which can cause it to become waterlogged when reheating.
Thank you for this. I just baked two and was looking for answers.
Happy freezing, Lesia!
1. I regularly make quiche for dinner and love having leftover quiche for breakfast. I have never thought about making an extra to freeze in slices! Now I’m going to try this for sure!
2. I am thinking of you and hoping your surgery went well and that you’re able to rest (even maybe enjoy resting?) and have an easy recovery!
1) It’s such a great grab-and-go kind of meal. And if you take it to work frozen then you don’t even need an ice pack in your lunch!
2) Thanks!