How to Reheat Quiche: 5 Easy Ways

I bet you know at least one way to reheat quiche. You can simply pop it in the microwave and reheat it like any other type of food. But the result is not as satisfying as you expect. What have you done wrong?

Quiche is among the most common foods found in US households. We love the delicate creamy texture and decadent flavors it brings to the table. And that’s why we need to know everything about how to reheat it properly.

Only one common method we use is not the ultimate way to warm up quiche. So in this post, I will introduce  you to all the popular ways to reheat quiche, from refrigerated to frozen quiche.

You can choose the method that suits your needs the best. And I also give some additional tips for proper storage, plus tons of helpful information in the FAQs section. Let’s dwell in!

What Is Quiche?

Quiche is a French-styled tart, which is made from custard filling covered with a sweet pastry shell. Known as a versatile dish, quiche’s filling can include anything. The filling is typically made from egg, cream, and milk, and pieces of seafood, meat, cheese, or vegetables.

The most popular type of Quiche is Lorraine quiche, which is made from egg, cream, and topped with a lot of lardons, a type of fatty bacon commonly found in French cuisine.

Being a worldwide popular dish, there is a wide range of varieties worldwide , each using vastly different ingredients to please different tastes. In English-speaking countries, cheddar cheese and bacon are widely used to replace French ingredients.

Where Does The Dish Come From?

Completely contradictory to common knowledge, quiche actually originates from a medieval country Lotharingia which was a vast land across France, Germany and stretched to the Netherlands.

The region that was mostly believed to be the hometown of quiche was Lothringen, a German kingdom at that time.

After France annexed Lothringen, the dish was renamed Lorraine, and it is also the name of the most popular type of quiche for French people.

At first, the crust was made from bread dough, and the filling contained just eggs, cream custard, and bacon. The cheese  was introduced afterward and gained approval quickly.

Quiche was traditionally seen as a breakfast or brunch dish. After a long period of time, the dish found its way to the US and gained popularity in the 80s and 90s and so far became a widely-known dish.

Health Benefits

Being a fulfilling dish incorporated with many ingredients, it is hard to deny that a piece of quiche can be enough for a single meal.

A whole large quiche can count for your daily calorie intake, an all-in-one meal that provides all kinds of nutrients essential to the body’s function.

Rich In Proteins And Carbs

Quiche is extremely rich in protein. The major source of protein comes from eggs, meat, and dairy products like milk, cheese, and cream. What is great is that these products offer a wide range of proteins that is essential for your health.

Besides, a traditionally made quiche is a high-carb food because there is a huge amount of calories coming from the pastry shell. Carbs and proteins together will create an enormous sense of fullness and load you with lots of energy.

While it sounds like a great option to kick start a morning in a high-energy mode, quiche is definitely not enjoyable if you are following a strict keto diet. However, you can still give yourself a little harmless indulgence and sneak a piece of quiche once in a while.

Moreover, considering the fact that eggs and wheat are one of the major ingredients in making quiche, it is not healthy for people with egg and gluten intolerance. Consuming quiche can lead to a bloated stomach for these people.

However, since quiche is so exceedingly delicious that it is hard to refuse a bite, people have come up with brilliant ways to make different quiche versions for various types of people.

There are tons of recipes for low-carb or keto version quiche out there, you can choose what suits your needs or consult them to make your own healthy quiche.

Loaded With Vitamins

Quiche certainly beats other kinds of food to some extent because they allow more consumption of vegetables.

It is a clever idea to make use of leftover vegetables and add them in quiche to make your meal versatile and encourage picky eaters to consume these wholesome natural greens.

You can totally make it even healthier and more versatile with many types of vegetables, anything that suits your preference.

Quiche doesn’t require the specific types of vegetables and the amount you use. Feel free to go with your gut and without compromising the decadence.

The rich amount of vitamin E in eggs is associated with the higher function of the immune system, and lower risk for certain cancers.

And vitamin E is widely known for its function to help alleviate signs of aging. Two whole eggs provide you with 20% of vitamin E needed per daily value.

Other noteworthy vitamins found in eggs are vitamin B-2, which is responsible for blood cell generation, energy metabolism, and sustaining the nervous system, and vitamin D which boosts the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the gut.

One more thing is that both soluble and insoluble fibers found in vegetables are beneficial to your digestive system.

In terms of nutrition facts, one serving (134 grams) of quiche contains:

• 496 calories
• 20 g of saturated fat
• 2 g of trans fat
• 186 mg of cholesterol
• 957 mg of sodium
• 270 mg of potassium
• 13 g of carbs
• 7 g of dietary fibers
• 5 g of sugar
• 17 g of protein
• 20% vitamin A of daily value
• 4% calcium of daily value
• 8% iron of daily value

But Quiche Also Contains High Amount Of Cholesterol

Eggs are nutritious and provide the human body with lots of nutrients. But there are a lot of heated arguments in regard to eggs’ link with heart diseases. Egg yolks are notorious for containing a high level of cholesterol.

A high level of cholesterol has been associated with heart disease and pảticaryly coronary artery disease, however, there is no conclusive evidence and there remains  a controversy among scientists about the topic.

Still, there are a large number of experiments and research that claim you can safely consume eggs on a daily basis, up to 3 whole eggs. Moreover, you should choose quality eggs.

Can Quiche Be Served Cold?

Quiche can be served both cold or hot. For a long time, quiche is supposed to be served hot. But yes, you can still eat quiche when it is cold, as long as it has been thoroughly cooked.

Of course, you would be warned that cold quiche is not as delicious as when it is steamingly hot. When it’s hot, quiche has a wonderful egg aroma with a creamy, soft texture.

The pastry shell is extremely crispy and flaky. The taste is nothing less than a combination of wonderful, buttery, and flavorful from the fresh ingredients.

Quiche after being cooled down a little bit still holds the decadence and its consistent texture, it is in the right range of temperature to make you feel like the piece of quiche melts right in your mouth.

So you still can enjoy some of the warmness and soft filling that is enough to be called a good treat.

But if you have to store it for a generous amount of time in the fridge, then the taste will be not-so-much delicious. Unfortunately, cold quiche doesn’t score many points. It is definitely not for those who have long been familiar with hot served tarts.

The egg is rubbery and the whole consistency falls apart, a lack of coherence detectable right upon the first bite. And the golden-brown base lost a serious amount of crispiness and became soggy.

Moreover, cold quiche lacks the steaming aroma from eggs and cream. The filling is set and all fat hardens into an unappealing block. You cannot taste deliciousness other than a cold, sad feeling that puts you in a terrible mood.

Above all, nobody wants to eat a cold dish, right? The hot meal is always people’s first choice. You can salvage the situation by a quick reheat.

Ways To Reheat Quiche

Without further ado, here are all the possible methods that you can use to reheat quiche.

#1 Reheat In An Oven

Quiche is ideally prepared in the oven, so it’s also a good way to reheat it using the same appliance. The heat is distributed evenly on the oven surface, so it makes sure the quiche is thoroughly heated, plus a mouth-watering crispy pastry crust.

It can be a little time-consuming but once it is done, you will have a nicely reheated quiche that tastes and looks  as amazing as a freshly made one. So if you want a

What To Prepare:

• Quiche: Take the leftover quiche out of the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
• A food-safe aluminum foil
• A food thermometer

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat your oven at 350 Fahrenheit.

Step 2: Cover the quiche in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet or tray. Carefully load it into the oven, you’d better use the middle rack for more even heat.

Step 3: Let the quiche fully baked for about 15 to 20 minutes. You can check to see if it’s time to take it out with a thermometer. Ideally, the temperature in the filling must reach 160 F to indicate it’s done.

Step 4: Take the quiche out, remove the foil and serve it hot.

With this method, you can reheat slices or even the whole quiche to save more time. Although it’s not the quickest, I assure you it’s worth all the wait.

#2 Reheat In A Microwave

We all know how helpful microwaves can be in the kitchen. Microwave is a much quicker method than the old-school oven, plus the heat is more powerful.

A microwave isn’t usually spacious, so you just can reheat a large quiche piece by piece or a whole mini quiche at one time. Although not really an ideal choice when your family is abundant and hungry, it is neat and time-saving.

What To Prepare:

• Quiche: Take the leftover quiche out of the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
• A food-grade microwave-safe plate
• A food thermometer

Instructions:

Step 1: If your quiche is in whole, cut it into pieces to fit the inside space of the microwave.

Step 2: Place the piece of quiche on a microwave-safe plate and load it into the microwave

Step 3: Let it microwave with a low medium heat setting for about  2 minutes. The time depends on the power of your microwave, but roughly 2 minutes is enough not to overheat it with all types of microwave. And the low heat setting will allow the crust to get heated and less soggy.

Step 4: Take the quiche out and check if it’s hot enough for you. If you are not satisfied, pop back and microwave for 20 seconds. Repeat until it is warmed up completely.

#3 Reheat In A Toaster Oven

A toaster oven is a go-to option for reheating food with the most efficiency. The reheating is quick and provides wonderful results. Due to its smaller capacity, it takes less time to preheat than a full-sized oven and does not make the crust as soggy as the microwave.

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat your toaster oven at 375 Fahrenheit. In the meantime, let the quiche rest to regain room temperature.

Step 2: Cover the crust in aluminum foil if it is already golden brown, place it on a baking tray and load it into the oven.

Step 3: Let the quiche fully baked for about 15 to 45 minutes.

You can check to see if it’s time to take it out with a thermometer. Ideally, the temperature in the filling must reach 160 F to indicate it’s done.

Step 4: Take the quiche out, remove the foil and serve it hot.

#4 Reheat In An Air Fryer

The advent of air-fryers has been a step up for food people because it offers great versatility in the kitchen. Besides making baked goods and roasting, it can also be used to warm up leftover quiche. This method ensures you a flaky crust and hot filling that melts right in your mouth.

What To Prepare:

• Quiche: let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before reheating.
• Aluminum foil

Instruction:

Step 1: Pad your air fry basket with aluminum foil at the base.

Step 2: Place the piece of quiche inside. If your basket is not spacious enough then you can reheat piece by piece.

Step 3: Air fry for 8 minutes at 320 Fahrenheit.

Step 4: Take the quiche out, remove the foil and serve it to your hungry stomach.

#5 Reheat On The Stove

You might think that it has to be a big oven or microwave when it comes to conventional reheating. Actually, you can reheat quiche directly on the stovetop.

Yes, that’s right, you did not misread it. Reheating on the stove is a decent method to have a warm quiche with a nice crispy base.

With this method, you do not need to go out of your way with a huge oven or a cumbersome air fryer. Besides, some are bizarrely clumsy around complicated electronic products, but with a simple stove of daily use, all of us are comfortable and find it easy to use.

What to Prepare:

• A skillet or frying pan: whatever you have, better choose one with a large space to cover the whole quiche. Also, a steel stainless pan with a flat bottom will make sure the quiche is reheated evenly and the pastry shell turns crispy and has a nice golden brown color.
• A few drops of olive oil or any oil that you want (Optional): I specifically recommend plant-based oil for tremendous health benefits and an upgrade of flavors, such as avocado oil and sesame oil.

Instructions:

Step 1: Heat the skillet on medium heat.

Step 2: When the pan is completely heated, add a few drizzles of oil. Or if you don’t want to use any more oil, you can place the quiche directly onto the hot pan.

Step 3: Bring it to a lower heat, let the quiche stay for about 5 minutes. There is literally no fixed amount of time to determine when it’s time to flip because it depends on the quiche’s size and how cold and soggy it is. Wait until the crust is golden brown and you hear the sizzling sound.

Step 4: Flip to the side and continue until the filling is warmed up completely, with a nice crispy, golden base.

This method is suitable for everyone as I assume most of us own a skillet or frying pan rather than a big, sturdy oven or air fryer. And it is quick and easy to pull out a frying pan, throw it on the heat and have your quiche served hot in no time.

Moreover, what people love about this method is the super crispy base that it offers compared to the microwave method, which cannot salvage the soggy wet crust.

How To Reheat Frozen Quiche

Frozen quiche is more complicated to process. With frozen quiche, you do not need to thaw it. There’s nothing that can reheat more effectively than an oven. And you can use it with both cooked and uncooked frozen quiche, there’s no need to discriminate here.

What To Prepare:

• Quiche: Take the leftover quiche out of the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
• A food-safe aluminum foil
• A food thermometer

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit.

Step 2: Cover the quiche in aluminum foil if it was pre-baked before. Place it on a baking sheet or tray and carefully load it into the oven. Remember to use the middle rack, that’s where the quiche can get the most heat.

Step 3: Let the quiche fully baked for a longer time, about 30 to 45 minutes. Or you can determine when it’s done based on the look and temperature. If the egg filling has turned soft and silky, the crust is puffed up, and the filling reaches at least 165 Fahrenheit, then it’s time.

Step 4: Take the quiche out, remove the foil and serve it hot.

Tips To Reheat For A Delicious Quiche

You may have followed the methods carefully, but the result is still not satisfying. Well, there must be some subtle things that you missed. There are a few things that you should pay great attention to.

Time

Time is an issue in our daily life. It is not only a matter when you are busy and have just a few minutes to fix a meal but it is also  what makes or breaks your dish. The bigger your quiche is, the longer it takes to heat up evenly and nicely.

For an effective reheat, time should be doled out into a decent period and you should check the quiche after every period to avoid overheating.

It is especially helpful when you intend to reheat a pre-baked quiche, take it out after some time, and if it is not warm enough you can pop it back and do an extra time. In this way, you can guarantee the quiche is cooked through.

It also depends on the power of your oven or microwave. With the same chilled quiche, some brands of microwave can completely reheat it within just 2 minutes and bring you a nicely warmed quiche, but some need more time to process.

Frozen quiche and uncooked quiche also require more time to be heated through. And make sure to leave them at room temperature at least 15 minutes before reheating to boost the process.

Temperature

Temperature is also another factor that directly affects your reheating results. If food sits at a high temperature for too long it will be overcooked, it will lose substantial moisture. With overheated quiche, the pastry shell will dry out and deprive creaminess and silky texture.

Actually, it is very hard for anybody to tell if a quiche is done based on the kitchen appliances because it requires an extensive amount of experience with kitchen stuff. And that’s where a kitchen thermometer will come in handy.

The kitchen thermometer is extremely helpful in the cooking process. It tells you exactly what temperature your food is at and helps you conquer recipes that require accuracy.

For leftover food that is reheated, the temperature has to be at least 165 F, which is the safety limit for any type of reheated food.

How To Store Quiche Properly?

If you have some leftover quiche from the meal, you will have to know effective ways to store quiche properly for the next use. There are two main ways that you can store for both short and long term.

In The Fridge

Any food can be stored in the fridge for a short amount of time without compounding the texture and flavors. It is a great option if you have made-ahead quiche and need to store them conveniently for a later day.

For convenient and economical storage, you should divide the quiche into individual servings. In this way, storage doesn’t take up much space, and when you need it, you can take just one decent piece of quiche directly from the fridge to reheat.

Storing quiche in individual pieces is also a good way to avoid waste. If you cannot eat a whole quiche in one meal, you will leave it in the fridge and have it reheated for the next time. Basically reheating quiche over and over can negatively affect the texture and flavors.

To store quiche in the fridge, simply wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or load it in a spacious airtight container.

Especially with freshly baked quiche, you would want to let them cool down significantly at room temperature first with a maximum amount of 2 hours. Then you should have them covered with plastic wrap to avoid losing moisture or getting odors from other stuff in the fridge.

Chilled quiche can be left in the fridge for 3-5 days, so make sure to bake just an adequate amount that serves your needs and better consume within the recommended time for the best quality.

In A Freezer

For longer use, you can store quiche in the freezer. While you can do so for both uncooked and cooked quiche, it is actually more ideal to store uncooked quiche in the freezer.

The cold temperature in the freezer is perfect to retain the decadent flavors, delicate texture and stop bacteria from developing.

It is best to cut the quick into individual slices before you put it in the freezer. Frozen quiche is literally as hard as a rock, you cannot cut it or break it with the sharpest knife you have, and if you have nothing but a small microwave then it will be a nightmare to reheat quiche.

It is advised to store quiche in airtight containers or vacuum freezer bags to avoid moisture and air getting in and making the crust soggy, as well as prevent quiche from absorbing odors from other stuff.

And make sure to squeeze the excess air out before you seal the bag, or if you want extra safety and convenience, use vacuum sealed bags. These are literally the ultimate food containers for the freezer.

With uncooked quiche, you can store the filling and crust separately in different freezer bags so that later you can bake the crust more easily and let it regain a lovely crispness. With proper storage, quiche can be frozen for up to 3 months, so it guarantees lots of time for you to enjoy.

The following video will show you all detailed instructions about how to store quiche in the freezer. Let’s watch!

How To Tell If Quiche Has Gone Bad?

Food goes bad with time, and with a complicated dish with a combination of all kinds of ingredients like quiche, it can be even quicker to go rancid. Even with proper storage and cannot rule out the possibilities of food going rancid.

So to save you the trouble of food poisoning, I will share with you the signs that you should look for after a long time of storing quiche.

The Flavor

The aromatic flavor of eggs and cream disappear and you can smell an unpleasant, bitter, moldy smell or rotten smell. In the worst case, the odors are very clear and distinct that you can tell almost right away after taking the quiche out from the fridge.

Texture And Color

Typically when cooked eggs become stale they will develop a darker color and you can see unusual discolored parts on the quiche. Eggs become harder and their texture separates and sometimes runny and leaky.

It is advised that you should cut the quiche in pieces to see the inside if you have stored the whole quiche in the fridge. If the filling has developed bacteria it can become wet and the liquid leaks down and make the crispy base all soggy.

If you are not sure that your quiche is still edible, you can reheat it as usual and take a bite. Your tongue and stomach will be the best judges. Consuming stale quiche can lead to serious foodborne illness. The symptoms include stomach cramps, vomit, nausea, diarrhea, and

FAQs

So far you’ve been introduced to all the popular ways to warm up a quiche. I realized that there’s still a bunch of endless questions about this topic, so I have gathered the most commonly asked questions here.

The Best Method

With all the above methods, you can make use of any appliances available in your kitchen and reheat quiche to your needs. However, all these methods have their setbacks, and not all of us have all these kitchen appliances available in our kitchen.

In my opinion, the best method is reheating on the stove method. I choose it because it is suitable for everyone and it brings great results. But if you already have an oven then you can make use of it to reheat quiche. Oven undeniably does the best performance of all.

I hope this post has provided you with helpful information and insights for your better kitchen experience. Please let me know what you think in the comment section down below; you can share with me your knowledge or experience or anything you want to share.

And make sure to share this post with your family and friends; I’m sure they are also desperate to know the secrets to a delicious reheated quiche.