Reuben-Style Turkey Burgers
Reuben-Style Turkey Burgers bring juicy ground turkey patties together with creamy Thousand Island, melted mozzarella, and tangy sauerkraut for a bold, sandwich-shop twist. The griddled whole-grain bread adds a crisp bite while sweet onion rounds balance the savory richness. Serve for a weeknight dinner or game-day meal when you want a familiar classic with a lighter, flavorful spin.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Reuben-Style Turkey Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the ground turkey, the garlic, the thousand island dressing, and 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs in a bowl.
- 2
Do not overwork the mixture.
- 3
Shape the mixture into 4 patties and transfer them to a plate.
- 4
Sprinkle the patties with garlic salt and an additional 1/4 cup bread crumbs, pressing the crumbs onto the patties so they stick.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Cook the patties in the oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes per side.
- 7
Transfer the patties to a plate and top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- 8
In the same skillet, cook and stir the onion rings until tender, about 10 minutes, adding oil if needed.
- 9
Sprinkle the onions with ground black pepper.
- 10
Heat a non-stick griddle over medium heat.
- 11
Lightly butter both sides of the bread slices and cook each side until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- 12
To assemble the burgers, layer the turkey-and-cheese patties, the sauerkraut, and the cooked onions between the bread slices.
- Calories 736.85 kcal High 37%
- Protein 42.77 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 53.98 g 20%
- Total Fat 38.79 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 12.3 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 183.21 mg High 61%
- Sodium 2303.54 mg High 100%
- Dietary Fiber 6.63 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 5.23 g --
- Added Sugars 2.61 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 323.45 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 6.11 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 104.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 47.11 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 20.66 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Reuben Style Turkey Burgers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 736.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Reuben-Style Turkey Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Garlic, Garlic Salt. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Reuben-Style Turkey Burgers?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 736.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Reuben-Style Turkey Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Reuben-Style Turkey Burgers healthy?
- Reuben-Style Turkey Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 736.85 calories and 42.77 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2303.54 mg (100% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.3 g (62% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.61 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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