Make Ahead Freezer Meals Quiche Recipe - Sweetphi (2024)

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This make ahead freezer meals quiche recipe is the best because quiche can be enjoyed as a breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Plus, making food ahead of time always saves you from rushing around looking for what to make.

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With crazy busy schedules and so many ‘to dos’ and things going on at work-after work- just life in general, I’m finding myself making more ‘make ahead’ and freezer meals lately. I’m really relying on my good ‘ole freezer so that when mealtime comes around, I’m not left wondering what to make.

If I can open my freezer and pull something out to warm and enjoy, I’m calling that a win! But I don’t like things that taste like ‘freezer’ you know? Certain things just freeze and reheat well, like this quiche!

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This make ahead freezer quiche is absolutely perfect, it’s a modified version of a recipe I included in my cookbook Fast and Easy Five Ingredient Recipes: A Cookbook for Busy People and one I’ve and made many many times.

I make a vegetarian version with spinach/carrots/cheddar (or really any combination of cheese and veggies you’d like) or I make meat version with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese.

Quiche always reminds me of my mom and growing up. We would always have quiche on Sundays or when guests came over, because it has a super quick prep time and then in could bake in the oven while we were spending time with family and friends.

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There are a few ways you could make this quiche:

  • Make and bake immediately – then serve and enjoy.
  • Make ahead- put in the freezer unbaked (just be careful transferring it so it doesn’t spill when putting it in the freezer) and then put it directly from the freezer into the oven.
  • Make and bake ahead, then put it in the freezer in individual servings so all you have to do is warm it and go.

I’ve included the different baking instructions for whichever way you decide you’d like to make this quiche, and I’ve included the ingredient lists for vegetarian or meat quiche.

Whichever way you make this make ahead freezer quiche recipe, you’ll absolutely love it! It’s so perfect for when you don’t really feel like cooking and want something delicious to enjoy. It’s also suuuuper awesome for meal prep. You can just reheat a slice and enjoy it for a grab and go breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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I’d love to hear from you in the comments section, what’s your favorite kind of quiche?

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • Garden Veggie Quiche
  • Egg Cups: a Family Breakfast Recipe (great for meal prep too)
  • Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

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This make ahead freezer meals quiche is such an amazing recipe because quiche can be enjoyed as a breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch deep-dish piecrust pre-made
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheese use whatever kind of cheese you'd like Parmesan, Swiss, or Cheddar cheese
  • 1 package sliced prosciutto (for the meat version) 5.29-ounce
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetables for the vegetarian version I like using 1 cup baby spinach, chopped and 1 carrot shredded

Instructions

Make and bake immediately instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the piecrust on a baking sheet and set aside.

  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, salt and garlic salt until well combined.

  • For the meat version add in the cheese and prosciutto and then whisk a few times, until the ingredients are combined.

  • For the vegetarian version add in the cheese and vegetables and then whisk a few times, until the ingredients are combined.

  • Pour the egg mixture into the piecrust and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. The quiche will puff up. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes (it will set). Slice and serve.

  • To make-bake-and freeze make the quiche using the above instructions. allow to cool completely. Then cut into 8 pieces. Wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and place in the freezer. To warm, remove aluminum foil and plastic wrap, and microwave for 2 minutes, then allow to rest for 30 seconds, then enjoy!

Make ahead- put in the freezer unbaked instructions:

  • Place the piecrust on a baking sheet and set aside.

  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, salt and garlic salt until well combined.

  • For the meat version add in the cheese and prosciutto and then whisk a few times, until the ingredients are combined.

  • For the vegetarian version add in the cheese and vegetables and then whisk a few times, until the ingredients are combined.

  • Pour egg mixture into the pie crust. Cover the quiche with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and place in the freezer. Be careful when transferring to the freezer (make sure there is a flat surface to put the quiche on!

  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F degrees. Do not thaw the quiche!

  • Remove the aluminum foil and plastic wrap. Place foil loosely over the quiche and place the frozen quiche into the oven and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil, and continue to bake for 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

Notes

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2208IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg

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Make Ahead Freezer Meals Quiche Recipe - Sweetphi (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to freeze quiche cooked or uncooked? ›

A small amount of “weeping” (separation that causes moisture to pool in the pan) can make the crust a little soggy as well. That said, freezing a baked quiche has a few advantages: It's easier to do than freezing an unbaked one, and will heat up substantially quicker when you're ready to eat it.

Can you make quiche ahead of time and reheat? ›

Making Quiche Ahead of Time

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.

Should I thaw frozen quiche before baking? ›

The best texture and flavor will come from thawing out your frozen quiche. This helps preserve the custard-like texture and flaky crust.

Why is quiche not suitable for freezing? ›

If you want to freeze your quiche after it's been baked, you can but it will have a soggy crust and the eggs may get overdone when rewarmed in the microwave or oven.

What is the best way to freeze quiche? ›

Freezing: If freezing whole quiche, wrap in two layers of plastic. Label and date, and freeze up to 3 months. 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.

How do you reheat frozen pre cooked quiche? ›

How to reheat frozen quiche
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Place the quiche on a baking sheet.
  3. Cover your quiche with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  5. Allow the quiche to sit for about 15 minutes before removing the foil.
  6. The quiche is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
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How long to cook a quiche from frozen? ›

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.

Should you thaw frozen quiche before reheating? ›

Frozen quiche can be store-bought or homemade slices that are placed in plastic bags and then stored in the freezer for up to two months. When reheating frozen quiche, your best bet is to place it in the oven to thoroughly warm it up.

Is it better to make quiche the night before? ›

"But the quiche will taste better if you allow the final product to cool completely (think several hours or even overnight) before slicing," says Zimmerman. Then, warm up individual slices or serve them at room temperature. (If you won't be enjoying your quiche until the next day, be sure to refrigerate it.

Should quiche be cooked at 350 or 375? ›

BAKE in center of 375°F oven until center is almost set but jiggles slightly when dish is gently shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

How do you reheat quiche without drying it out? ›

To prevent the pastry from burning or becoming too dry, cover the pastry with aluminum foil. Foil is even great for allowing the egg mixture to reheat through trapped steam. It's for these reasons that using the oven is such a great technique for reheating quiche.

Why is my frozen quiche watery? ›

The water is likely from over-heating the eggs. They'll become rubber+water if you overheat them, just as badly as if you overcooked it the first time.

How to make Costco quiche? ›

Conventional Oven: (Preferred method) Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake in foil pan for 23-25 minutes (add 5-10 minutes if frozen) or until center reaches 165°F. Carefully remove from oven and set aside for 5 minutes. Microwave Oven: Cut into serving portions and place one serving on a microwave safe dish.

How do you defrost homemade quiche? ›

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.

How do you thaw a frozen quiche? ›

Defrost quiche in the microwave--remove it BEFORE the quiche starts getting too HOT. You only want to THAW it. Once out of the microwave, carefully slip the quiche back into its tin. Place quiche in a 350-375 degree oven to finish it off.

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