How To Reheat Quiche

A treasure of French cuisine, quiche is a delicious tart made of pastry crust filled with savory custard and a variety of fillings like egg, ham, cheese, seafood, and veggies. It is usually served as a main course for brunch or light lunch. If you have leftover quiche and wonder how to reheat it without ruining its texture and flavor, we're here to help!

A typical recipe of quiche calls for cheese. So, if you aren't careful during the reheating process, it may end up in a cheesy mess. Not to mention, the bottom crust may burn, fillings may get charred, and the cheese could become rubbery instead of creamy.

How To Reheat Quiche - Top 4 Methods

As you can imagine, so many things could go wrong when reheating quiche if you aren't careful. So, following one of the methods mentioned below is important for reheating your quiche without ruining it. However, before you pop your quiche in the appliance for reheating, take it out from the fridge and let it reach room temperature.

Method 1: The Oven

The oven is easily the best way to reheat baked food items, including quiche. It not only retains the original flavor and texture of your dish, but also allows you to reheat a whole quiche for a large group.

• Start by preheating your oven 350°F or 175°C.
• Place the quiche on a baking sheet.
• Put aluminum foil below the crust to avoid burning.
• Heat for about 15 minutes first.
• Then, check the filling with a food thermometer. It should be at 165° F.
• If not, reheat for another 5 minutes.
• Once done, remove the aluminum foil and serve.

Method 2: The Microwave

The main advantage of reheating your quiche in the microwave is that it's super easy and quick. However, there's a drawback; reheating quiche in the microwave will make it soggy. Don't worry; we'll let you in on a secret: use a low-medium heat setting.

• Place your quiche slices on a microwave-safe plate. Do not cover it with anything.
• Lower your microwave's heat to 50% or lower.
• Reheat for about 2 minutes.
• Take it out and check.
• If it has not reached your desired level of warmth, simply reheat it for another 20 seconds. Repeat if needed.

Method 4: The Toaster Oven

Toaster ovens are typically used for reheating food. So, it's no surprise that it makes the list of the top ways to reheat your quiche. One key advantage is that it uses less energy than traditional ovens. However, they tend to be smaller in size. So, you can only reheat a slice or two at a time.

• Preheat your toaster oven to 350° F.
• Place the quiche on the wire rack.
• Cover the crust with aluminum foil.
• Bake for about 10-15 minutes.

Method 3: The Air Fryer

Perhaps the second-best way to reheat a quiche is in the air fryer. For some, it may even be the best method as it reheats food quicker than an oven. However, the only disadvantage is that you can reheat only a slice or two, depending on the size of your quiche.

• Preheat your air fryer to 300° F.
• Place the quiche on the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd it.
• Air fry for about 5 minutes.
• Once done, check the internal temperature with a food thermometer.
• If it's not heated enough, cook for another 2 minutes or so, and it should be ready to serve!

How To Reheat Frozen Quiche?

When reheating a frozen quiche, make sure to let it thaw completely overnight in the fridge. Once it's thawed, you can use any of the methods mentioned above to reheat your quiche.

Don't have time for thawing? Don't worry; the oven is here to save the day!

• Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• Place your quiche on the baking sheet and cover it with aluminum foil.
• Cook for about 30-45 minutes.
• Then, remove it from the oven and let it sit for about 10-15minutes, wrapped in the foil.
• Serve warm, and enjoy!

Storage Tips For Leftover Quiche

There are two ways to store leftover quiche- in the fridge or freezer. Just make sure to let your baked quiche reach room temperature first.

In the fridge: 

Cut your quiche into slices and store each slice in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. In the fridge, your quiche should be good for up to 5 days.

In the freezer:

You'll have to give extra protection to your quiche if you're storing it in the freezer. First, wrap the quiche tightly in plastic wrap. Then, place it in a resealable freezer bag or a freezer-safe airtight container. You can store quiche up to 3 months in the freezer. But we recommend you use it in the first month itself to enjoy its original flavor.