I like coming up with fun and interesting ways to utilize leftovers. As much as I like making one big dish and then eating it throughout the rest of the week? It's sometimes fun not to eat the exact same thing every day! The other day I made Miniature Quiche w/ Cheddar & Broccoli. Quiche is great hot out of the oven as well as chilled over the next couple of days. I like to use it as kind of a pre-made scrambles eggs. Which is a lot of fun because, unlike most eggs, quiche does actually reheat well. I particularly like to cook them into nachos or heat them into burritos. Yesterday I made The other day I made Miniature Quiche w/ Cheddar & Broccoli. So, today I'm making a breakfast burrito with eggs, broccoli, shallot, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese; and avocado dip w/ hot sauce.
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Variations of Eggs Burrito
Eggs are a great addition to any breakfast burrito. I like to use them as a way to utilize leftovers. Although you can always scramble or fry an egg into any of your favorite burrito ingredients. I'll use anything from duck eggs and salmon to bananas and black truffle cheese as well as a more classic spinach and blue cheese. All topped with Sour cream, Greek yogurt, or avocado dip and hot sauce. You can easily mix and match your own favorite ingredients to make any burrito your own!
Cook Baked Eggs w/ Potatoes & Broccoli. This takes about an hour and requires a baking dish and oven. You can easily toss any leftovers that you have on hand into a burrito for the same kind of effect! It's a great way to put a spin on leftovers and make what seems like an entirely new meal.
I also topped this burrito with Potluck Avocado Dip w/ Greek Yogurt & Walnuts. This is entirely optional. You can easily substitute sour cream, Greek yogurt, or omit entirely depending on personal preference. Although this avocado dip is my new favorite thing and I highly recommend giving it a try. It's kind of a mix between hummus and guacamole. And is absolutely delicious!
Cook Tortilla
Preheat the pan on medium-high. If you aren't using cast iron, make sure to lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
Wet both sides of the tortilla and add to the preheated pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown.
Remove the tortilla from heat and turn the stove off. Add toppings and fold the burrito.
Turn the stove back up to medium and add the tortilla to the skillet immediately, before it preheats. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown. Rotate until all sides are cooked.The first side will likely take longer to cook than the subsequent sides, which may toast in as little as 2 minutes. Adjust the temperature if it's cooking too quickly and burning or too slowly and cracking.
Top with avocado dip or sour cream and hot sauce of choice. I like to use Greek yogurt because it's oftentimes healthier than sour cream and pairs well with a lot of the same flavor profiles.
Serve immediately.
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
For a more in-depth article on burritos, check out my article on The Fundamentals of Making Burritos. I highly suggest using cast iron and there is precise temperature that works best for cooking at that may vary slightly depending on your stovetop and type of skillet. If you're having trouble rolling the burrito without cracking, there are solutions for this as well!
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