Turkey Reuben Burgers

Ingredients

• 1.33 pounds ground turkey
• 1 large clove garlic , finely chopped
• 0.25 cups thousand island salad dressing
• 0.5 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic salt , or to taste
• 0.25 cups 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

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Cook and stir onion rings in same skillet until tender, about 10 minutes, adding oil if necessary. Sprinkle with ground black pepper.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   To assemble burgers, layer turkey and cheese patties, sauerkraut, and cooked onions between bread slices.