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If you’re looking for a show-stopping brunch or breakfast idea, this air fryer lattice-top ham and cheese bake brings both flavor and flair. Combining a fluffy, cheesy egg base with savory ham and topped with a golden pizza dough lattice, this dish is perfect for holidays, weekend mornings or casual get-togethers. The air fryer handles everything quickly and easily while the lattice topping gives it a homemade bakery-style finish. It’s simple, satisfying and guaranteed to impress.
Air fryer lattice-top ham and cheese bake features a fluffy egg and ham base with melty cheese, all topped with golden pizza crust woven into a gorgeous lattice.
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Why You’ll Love It
Easy to prep: Most of the work is in assembling and the air fryer does the rest.
Beautiful presentation: The lattice top gives it a bakery-style look with minimal effort.
Hearty and filling: Eggs, ham and cheese make this a protein-packed, satisfying dish.
Great for leftovers: A perfect way to use leftover ham or cheese.
Versatile: Serve it for brunch, lunch or even a light dinner.
Lattice-Top Ham and Cheese Quiche Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Pie crust: Holds the egg mixture and bakes into a flaky base.
Eggs: Provide structure and richness to the quiche base.
Heavy cream: Makes the eggs extra fluffy and creamy.
Black pepper and salt: Season and enhance the flavor of the filling.
Diced ham: Adds savory, smoky flavor.
Cheddar cheese: Melts into the filling for gooey, cheesy goodness.
Pizza crust: Used to create the decorative lattice topping.
Ham slices: Layered into the lattice topping for more flavor.
Cheddar slices: Add extra cheesiness between the pizza crust layers.
Everything bagel seasoning: Finishes the crust with texture and flavor.
Butter: Helps brown the lattice and adds richness.
How to Make Ham and Cheese Bake
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare the filling: Whisk together eggs, cream, salt and pepper, then pour into the pie crust.
Add filling ingredients: Sprinkle diced ham and shredded cheddar into the egg mixture and cover with foil.
Air fry the base: Cook in the air fryer until the egg mixture is set.
Assemble the lattice: Layer sliced ham and cheese in pizza dough, fold, slice and weave into a circular pattern.
Top the bake: Remove the quiche from the air fryer, place the lattice on top, brush with butter and season.
Finish baking: Return to the air fryer to crisp and brown the topping.
Substitutions and Variations
Add bacon: Crumbled cooked bacon works well in this dish, adding more of a quiche Lorraine flavor.
Include vegetables in the filling: Sautéed onions, peppers or spinach make great additions.
Try Swiss or gouda: Swap cheddar for a different cheese flavor profile.
Make it vegetarian: Skip the ham and add sautéed veggies like spinach or mushrooms.
Serving Suggestions
With a salad: Pair your ham and cheese quiche with a chicken Caesar salad or this shaved asparagus and fennel salad.
With vegetables: Enjoy roasted beets, roasted rainbow carrots or garlic green beans.
How to Store Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Quiche
Store: Keep any leftovers in plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze: You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat: The easiest way to warm it back up is to give it about 8 minutes in the air fryer basket at 320 degrees F. You can also eat it cold.
Top Tips
Don’t skip the foil: It helps prevent over-browning the filling while it cooks.
Let it rest: Allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing for clean servings.
Pre-weave the lattice: Make the lattice ahead and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Use a deep-dish crust: Ensures the filling doesn’t overflow.
Work on a floured board: Prevents the pizza dough from sticking while assembling the lattice.
Air Fryer Quiche FAQs
Yes, bake at 375°F until the egg mixture is set, then finish with the lattice topping.
No, you can use homemade pie and pizza dough if preferred.
Air Fryer Lattice-Top Ham and Cheese Quiche
Air Fryer Lattice-Top Ham and Cheese Bake
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust, pre-made
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 Cup heavy cream
- 1 Teaspoon salt, coarse
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 Cup ham, diced
- 2 Cup cheddar cheese
- 1 Can pizza crust, I used Pillsbury classic
- 5 Slices ham
- 5 Slices cheddar cheese
- 1 Tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- 2 Tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, heavy cream, pepper, and salt. Whisk well and pour into the pie crust.
- Sprinkle diced ham and cheddar cheese into the eggs. Cover with foil.
- Place into the air fryer and cook for 25 minutes. Remove the foil for the final 5 minutes of cooking.
- Meanwhile, unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured wooden cutting board. Lay slices of ham and cheese over one half of the dough. Break cheese apart to evenly cover if needed.
- Fold the plain side of the dough over the ham and cheese.
- Cut the dough into 8 equal strips. Lay 4 strips of dough onto the cutting board vertically. Weave the remaining 4 strips horizontally. Be sure to leave 1 or 2 inches at the end of each strip.
- Working with the ends of the dough one side at a time, start with the 2 pieces to the left and cross. Then cross the 2 pieces on the right. Bring both the left and right crossed strips together in the center and tuck. This will form a circular weave.
- Remove the quiche from the air fryer and place the dough weave onto the top. Heat the air fryer to 385 degrees F.
- Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle it with everything bagel seasoning. Air fry for another 7 minute, then serve warm.
Notes
Let it rest: Allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing for clean servings.
Pre-weave the lattice: Make the lattice ahead and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Use a deep-dish crust: Ensures the filling doesn’t overflow.
Work on a floured board: Prevents the pizza dough from sticking while assembling the lattice.
Nutrition
This air fryer lattice-top ham and cheese bake delivers an unbeatable mix of rich, cheesy filling and crisp, golden topping. With minimal prep and easy cleanup, it’s a fantastic choice for brunch, potlucks or a comforting weekend meal. The lattice crust on this air fryer quiche recipe gives it an elegant look while the creamy egg and ham filling makes it irresistible. Whether you’re feeding family or friends, this easy recipe brings big flavor without the fuss.
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Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
The savory quiche is so good. This one is my fave!
I’m over the moon with how delicious this dish is. It’s definitely going to be a regular on our dinner table!
This recipe was so easy to make and so tasty!
Since I made this, my family’s been asking me to make it again. They loved it!
You’re spoiling us now. Ham plus cheese plus a double crust?! I’m making this right now.
oh this looks so good. I love my new air fryer!