How to Reheat a Frozen Quiche

Reheat quiche in the oven.

Quiche is an elegant choice for a brunch but simple enough to make ahead for use as a quick meal when the need arises. Quiche consists of an egg mixture with cheeses, meats and vegetables added. It is baked in a pie crust and sliced and served similar to a savory pie. One of the main concerns when freezing and reheating a quiche is keeping the crust flaky. Improper reheating can lead to soggy crust and a rubbery egg mixture.

Things You'll Need

• Baking sheet
• Oven thermometer

Instructions

1. Remove the quiche from the freezer the evening before you plan to serve it. Place it in the refrigerator to defrost over night.

2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit while preparing the quiche for reheating. Set the quiche on top of a baking sheet and insert an oven thermometer into the center of the quiche.

3. Place the quiche into the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the thermometer reads 165 Fahrenheit.

4. Slice and serve the quiche immediately after reheating. This ensures it is served while the crust is still flaky and before it starts to cool and become tough or soggy.

Tips & Warnings

• If moisture collects under the freezer wrap while defrosting the quiche, remove the wrap and place a paper towel on top the quiche. Replace the wrap over the towel. The towel absorbs any excess condensation and prevents a soggy crust.

• Avoid reheating quiche in the microwave. It tends to make the crust lose its texture and the egg mixture reheats unevenly, with some areas becoming overcooked.

• You must reheat the quiche until the internal temperature is 165 Fahrenheit. This is the temperature at which any food-borne illness-causing bacteria is killed.

References

• Utah State University: Egg Safety
• Carnegie Mellon College: Enormous Appetizer Collection