turkey reuben burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey
• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup thousand island salad dressing
• 1/2 cup italian-style bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup italian-style bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 large onion, cut into rings
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 8 slices whole-grain sandwich bread
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• combine ground turkey, garlic, thousand island dressing, and 1/2 cup italian-style bread crumbs in a bowl. do not overwork the mixture. form into 4 patties; transfer to plate. sprinkle with garlic salt and additional 1/4 cup bread crumbs; press crumbs into patties to adhere.
• heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. cook patties in oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes per side. transfer to plate; top each patty with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
• cook and stir onion rings in same skillet until tender, about 10 minutes, adding oil if necessary. sprinkle with ground black pepper.
• heat a non-stick griddle to medium heat. lightly butter bread slices on both sides; cook on each side until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
• to assemble burgers, layer turkey and cheese patties, sauerkraut, and cooked onions between bread slices.