Reuben Turkey Burgers

These juicy turkey burgers are topped with the classic elements of a Reuben sandwich. A quick homemade sauerkraut and Russian dressing are tasty additions to the zesty Swiss cheese-topped burgers. Oven-fried potatoes and sliced tomatoes round out an easy, satisfying dinner.

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For the burgers:
1 lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons soft breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
4 thick slices Swiss cheese
4 hamburger rolls, toasted (see notes)
For the "Quick Sauerkraut":
1/2 small head cabbage, finely shredded (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
For the Russian dressing:
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1-1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons sweet onion, very finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:
Preheat a grill or broiler.

Place the turkey, salt, pepper, horseradish, breadcrumbs and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Combine thoroughly using your hands and form into 4 uniformly sized patties. Refrigerate until ready to cook.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and sauté until wilted and soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sugar, season with salt and pepper, then add the vinegar. Combine thoroughly and continue cooking until the vinegar has evaporated and the cabbage is tender. Transfer to a serving dish and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, horseradish and onion. Set aside.

Grill or broil the turkey burgers until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side, placing a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each burger during the last minute of cooking.

To serve, place a turkey burger on each roll, top with "sauerkraut" and Russian dressing to taste.

Makes 4 servings

Recipe Notes:
We used thin-sliced deli flats for our burgers (100 calories each), but conventional hamburger rolls or seedless rye bread are good choices as well.

This is an original recipe created & tested by the editors of MyGourmetConnection