How long does quiche last in the fridge?
Quiche keeps 3 to 5 days in the fridge and 2 to 3 months in the freezer, per USDA FoodKeeper. At room temperature, it keeps 2 hours.
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| Food | On the counter | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiche | 2 hours | 3 to 5 days | 2 to 3 months |
Can you freeze quiche?
Yes. Quiche keeps 2 to 3 months in the freezer, per USDA FoodKeeper. Freezer times are for best quality: food kept at 0°F stays safe longer, but it dries out and loses flavor. Freeze it whole or in slices, wrapped tight. Reheat it from frozen in the oven, covered with foil so the crust does not burn.
How to store quiche
Let it cool, then cover it or wrap it and put it in the fridge. Whole or in slices, both work.
How long can quiche sit out?
No more than 2 hours at room temperature, or 1 hour when it is above 90°F, such as at a summer picnic. After that, USDA says to throw it out.
How to tell if quiche has gone bad
Go by the days, not by the smell. The germs that cause food poisoning usually do not change how food looks, smells or tastes, so food past its time can seem fine and still make you sick. Mold, a sour smell or a slimy feel mean it has spoiled, but food without them is not safe just because it seems fine. Never taste food to check it. When in doubt, throw it out.
How to reheat quiche
Heat leftovers until the middle reaches 165°F on a food thermometer, and bring soups, sauces and gravy to a rolling boil. Cover the food while it heats so it stays moist and heats all the way through. In a microwave, stir or turn it halfway. You can reheat frozen leftovers without thawing them first. It takes longer.
Times from USDA FoodKeeper, the storage data from USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service: data version 128, last changed September 6, 2018, still the current version. Public domain. The handling rules are from USDA's Leftovers and Food Safety.