Turkey Reuben Burgers

1 ⅓ pounds ground turkey

1 large clove garlic, finely chopped

¼ cup thousand island salad dressing

½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs

½ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste

¼ 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

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.