Grilled Pastrami and Swiss Rye Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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A hearty sandwich featuring thinly sliced pastrami and melted Swiss cheese stacked between buttery toasted rye bread slices, inspired by traditional New York deli flavors. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, thinly sliced pastrami, Swiss cheese slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 680 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 rye bread slices
8 oz thinly sliced pastrami
4 Swiss cheese slices
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
8 dill pickle slices

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Instructions

Step 1: Spread 1 tbsp Dijon mustard evenly on 2 slices of rye bread. Layer 4 oz thinly sliced pastrami and 2 Swiss cheese slices on each mustard-coated slice.
Step 2: Top each with remaining rye bread slices to form sandwiches. Spread 1 tbsp butter on the outside of each sandwich.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
Step 4: Remove sandwiches from skillet and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve with 8 dill pickle slices on the side for a classic deli experience.