Rachel Patty Melts

Ingredients

For the Dressing:
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Salt and pepper
For the Patties:
1 1/4 pounds ground dark-and-white meat turkey

3 tablespoons grated onion (grate over the turkey to catch the juices)
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground poultry seasoning, such as Bell’s (about 1/2 palmful)
Coarse salt and pepper
A drizzle of vegetable oil or EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sandwich Fixins:
1 1-pound package sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
8 slices marble rye or pumpernickel bread
4 tablespoons butter, softened
8 deli slices Emmenthaler cheese
8 deli slices sharp cheddar
Spicy brown mustard

Yields: 4

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients.

Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat. Combine all of the patty ingredients except for the oil; form 4 patties. Drizzle the oil on the griddle, add the patties and cook, turning once, until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe the griddle.

In a small saucepan, warm the sauerkraut over medium heat.

Lightly spread 1 side of each bread slice with the butter. With the buttered sides facing down, build the patty melts: Spread the dressing liberally on unbuttered side of 4 bread slices, then top each with two slices of Emmenthaler slices, an even layer of sauerkraut, a turkey patty and 2 cheddar slices. Slather the mustard on the unbuttered sides of the 4 other slices and set in place. Griddle, turning once, until crisp on the outside and cheese is melted, 6-8 minutes.