Sauerkraut Turkey Burgers

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded german emmenthaler cheese, divided
• 1 cup sauerkraut, squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons medium-hot german mustard, plus extra for spreading on buns
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 pretzel rolls or 4 other sandwich buns, split horizontally and toasted
• pickle
• red onion ring
• sliced tomato
• lettuce leaf

Recipe

• 1 combine turkey, 1 cup emmentaler cheese, sauerkraut, bread crumbs, egg , mustard, caraway seeds (if using), salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix together. evenly shape into 4 patties.
• 2 heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. place burgers in skillet and cook, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. sprinkle burgers evenly with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
• 3 spread rolls with additional german mustard. place burgers on buns and top with your choice of pickles, onions, tomatoes and lettuce.