Turkey jalape¤o sausage reuben

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonBacon fat
cupOnions, finely diced
3Garlic cloves; finely minced
3Jalape¤o chile peppers seeded and finely diced
cupBread crumbs
cupMilk
teaspoonSalt
1Egg
1Egg white
cupHeavy cream
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1poundsGround turkey
¼bunchCilantro; finely chopped
8slicesRye bread
8slicesMonterey Jack cheese
8slicesTomato
Southwestern Slaw
Black Bean Relish

Directions

In a medium skillet place the bacon fat and heat it on medium until it is hot. Add the onions and garlic, and saut‚ them for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Let the vegetables cool and then pur‚e them. In a large bowl place the jalape¤o chile peppers, bread crumbs, milk, salt, and pur‚ed onions. Gently mix the ingredients together so that they are well blended. In a medium bowl place the egg, egg white, and heavy cream. Whisk the ingredients together. Add the oil and ground turkey, and mix them in with your hands. Add the cilantro and mix it in. Add the bread crumb mixture, and mix it in well with your hands. Shape the meat mixture into 8 patties that are the size of the bread slices. Preheat the oven to 350øF. Place the patties in a baking pan and bake them for 10 minutes on each side, or until they are firm. On each slice of the bread place a slice of cheese and tomato. Place the bread slices under a preheated broiler until the cheese has melted. Place one baked sausage patty on top of each grilled bread piece. Top it with the Southwestern Slaw. Serve the Black Bean Relish on the side.