Reuben Burgers

New York deli meets backyard bbq in these juicy treats!!!
(serves 4)

Patties:
1 lb. ground chuck (80% lean)
4 oz. pancetta or lean smoked* uncured* bacon
2 t. whole grain mustard
1 t. granulated onion
1/2 t. granulated garlic or Johnny's Garlic Seasoning*
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

Dressing:
1/2 cup light* mayo.
2 T. sour cream or plain Greek yogurt*
1&1/2 T. ketchup
2 t. prepared horseradish
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. minced fresh dill
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 t. white wine vinegar

Assembly:
8 slices of rye, marble rye* or pumpernickel bread
2 T. unsalted Kerrygold* butter
8 sliced aged* Swiss cheese, each about 1 oz.
1 cup refrigerated*(do not get canned*) sauerkraut, drained

Mix patty ingredients, including 1/2 t. salt, and 1/4 t. pepper; gently form 4 patties with a shallow indentation in the middle. Prepare grill for direct cooking over med.-high heat (or turn on your broiler*). Mix dressing ingredients, adding 1/8 t. salt and pepper. Season patties with S&P; grill with lid closed, 9-11 mins., turning once. Brush one side of each bread slice with butter; place on grill, buttered side down. Spread unbuttered side with dressing. Build each burger with a bread slice (dressing side up), 1 slice of cheese, a patty, another slice of cheese, sauerkraut, and a second bread slice (dressing side down). Place over direct med.-high heat; close lid. Cook until toasted, about 4 mins., turning once.

"I was always fascinated by people who are considered completely normal, because I find them the weirdest of all." ~ Johnny Depp

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Love,

MM