I wasn’t sure If I would turn this into a burrito. After all, a quiche burrito isn't exactly on every breakfast menu! Especially because quiche is a self-contained dish. There’s no crust because I quite frankly just don’t like to make pie crust that much! But you could easily throw some puff pastry into the dish and then I probably wouldn’t wrap it in a tortilla because… Crust on top of tortilla? A little much. Since this was a crustless quiche, though, it seemed a little bit more fitting! Plus, I don’t have a microwave and have to reheat everything in the oven or air fryer… I get a little lazy during the reheating process and often just go for heating something in burrito form! So there you have it. Lazy day quiche burrito.
And as truly bizarre as this sounds, it was actually absolutely delicious! Sometimes some of the least conventional things end up being the most worthwhile. And this is no exception. Eggs? Cheese? Yogurt? All not entirely out of the realm of burritos! At least not in my book. I tend to use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream a lot anyway. Just because it has a more robust flavor and works better with a lot of the bizarre things that I throw into a burrito. But I definitely recommend trying this. If not with quiche, then with absolutely any leftovers that you have lying around and want to make new and exciting.
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Variations of Quiche Burrito
I will be the first to admit that I wasn't entirely sure how well quiche would translate into a burrito! But I'm a convert. This is absolutely delicious. It's like a breakfast burritos that you can prepare days ahead of time. Just toast the tortilla a little bit and you're all set! And maybe I am starting a new trend of quick and easy breakfast burritos!
This quiche burrito is a great testament to how you can turn any turning leftover into a fun and interesting meal. It's really a sort of make ahead of time breakfast burrito. Where you're simply reheating an egg dish in while lightly toasting a tortilla shell. It's the simplest way to toss leftovers into a quick and easy dish without eating the same thing over and over again throughout the week.
Cook Quiche w/ Spinach & Blue Cheese. This takes about an hour and requires a baking dish and oven. I sometimes use a food processor to lazily chop spinach as well, but that's entirely optional. You can also 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.
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 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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