Quiche Recipes to Make Ahead and Freeze

There is nothing easier than pulling a quiche out of the freezer and having it for breakfast or brunch. A quiche recipe freezes well and is easy to prepare. Just defrost and pour into a pie shell. These variations were enjoyed by the guests at our store. But, other variations can be enjoyed by using the egg to milk ratio and altering the meat and other ingredients. What type of quiche is in your freezer?

Ingredients:

• 5 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup ham, diced
• 1 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon peper
• 9" deep dish pie shell

Quiche lorraine uses spinach and quiche florentine uses spinach.

Ingredients:

• 5 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup bacon, crumbled (Lorraine), or
• 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (Florentine)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon peper
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 9" deep dish pie shell

Ingredients:

• 5 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 2 ounces fresh crab meat, picked over so all shell is removed
• 9" deep dish pie shell

1. Add all ingredients except pie shell to a ziplock bag.
2. Seal ziplock bag and gently massage to combine ingredients or gently stir with a spoon.
3. Follow directions below to cook quiche now.
4. Place ziplock bag with quiche inside another bag for extra protection during freezer storage.
5. Store pie shell in a separate ziplock bag or in original packaging.
6. Label with cooking instructions.
7. You're finished.

Each quiche serves 8

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Instructions: Thaw quiche in refrigerator for approx. 24-36 hours. Preheat oven to 350F. Pour mixture into frozen pie shell. Gently distribute egg mixture with fork. Bake uncovered for approx. 60-70 minutes or inserted knife comes out clean. The top should be lightly brown and will continue to set after removed from the oven. Allow quiche to sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Internal temperature should reach 160F.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with tossed salad and fresh fruit.

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• Make the quiche crustless. Bake in a 9 inch round baking pan.
• Make mini quiches in a mini-muffin tin. Spray with cooking oil and bake for approx. 20 minutes.
• Make your own quiche using the 5 eggs to 1 cup of milk ratio. Add meat and vegetables like spinach and mushroom.
• Oven temperatures may cause variances from the suggested cooking times. Be sure to check internal temperatures.
• Consume frozen quiche within 2 months of freezing for best quality.