Ham and Cheese Quiche (Make Ahead & Freezer Friendly!) (2024)

FAQs

Can you make quiche ahead of time and freeze it? ›

It's a versatile favorite for any meal of the day, breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, and it's endlessly customizable to your taste or needs, including as a meatless, protein-rich option. And despite eggs' reputation as a tricky to freeze ingredient, you can absolutely freeze quiche.

The best way to freeze quiche is to bake it first. Freezing uncooked quiche and then baking it can be tricky to get it cooked perfectly, and it doesn't save a lot of time. But baked quiche freezes perfectly wrapped in individual pieces in aluminum foil and placed in a resealable plastic bag.

To make quiche ahead of time, bake it as instructed and let it completely cool. Store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, cover it with foil and bake at 325 degrees for about 15 minutes, until just heated through.

Oven: To cook from frozen (still utterly delicious), follow the guidelines above but cook for 65-70 minutes (covering with foil if required). Allow to stand for 20 mins before serving.

The best texture and flavor will come from thawing out your frozen quiche. This helps preserve the custard-like texture and flaky crust. To defrost and thaw your quiche, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours prior to cooking, which will ensure that the center is thawed.

And yes, as you'll see, you should always prebake quiche crust to avoid a gummy pastry. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Roll out your homemade or purchased refrigerated dough into a 12-inch circle.

Take your quiche out of the refrigerator and let it get to room temperature. Set your microwave to a maximum of 50 percent power. This will minimize the chance that your eggs overcook and lose their fluffy texture. Place leftover quiche on a microwave-safe plate and warm for about three minutes.

You can freeze it for up to 4 months and then defrost overnight in the fridge. If you add mushrooms make sure you fry them well first and then drain them well too or you can end up with pools of liquid. If you want a fresh quiche but want to get ahead you can line the tart case and freeze it raw.

Safe Consumption Practices. Refrigeration is crucial to extending the shelf life of quiche while reducing health risks. Quiche should be stored in the fridge at or below 40°F and should be eaten within 3-4 days to maintain safety and quality.

Can you eat Aldi quiche cold? ›

Can be eaten hot or cold. Remove all packaging. Place on a baking tray on the middle shelf of a preheated oven for the time specified. Ensure product is thoroughly cooked and piping hot throughout.

To freeze individual portions, cut quiche into 8 slices and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze at least 4 hours and up to overnight for a formative freeze. Wrap each frozen slice in plastic, place all of the slices in a resealable plastic bag, label and date, and return to freezer for up to 1 month.

Two hours should be more than enough time for your hot food to cool to an acceptable and fridge-ready temperature.

You can also freeze scrambled eggs after they have been cooked. This is a good way to meal prep for the week and to use in dishes like ham fried rice, or for a quick breakfast. They freeze well and taste really good. Let the cooked scrambled eggs cool completely.