Grilled Tominator Sandwich with Pickles and Mustard Aioli
A grilled sandwich layering savory deli meats, heavy pickles, and tangy mustard aioli for a bold, satisfying lunch. This American sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, smoked turkey breast, and Swiss cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 520 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.
Ingredients
- 4 sourdough bread slices
- 6 oz smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced thickly
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard to make the mustard aioli.
- Step 2: Spread 1 tbsp of the mustard aioli evenly onto one side of each of the 4 slices of sourdough bread.
- Step 3: Layer 1.5 oz smoked turkey breast, 1 slice Swiss cheese, and 2 tbsp thickly sliced dill pickles on two slices of the bread, aioli side up.
- Step 4: Top with the remaining bread slices, aioli side down, to form sandwiches.
- Step 5: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spread 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter on the outside of one sandwich side.
- Step 6: Place the sandwich butter-side down on the skillet and spread 1 tbsp butter on the top slice. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Step 7: Remove sandwiches, let rest for 2 minutes, then slice in half and serve.








