Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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A hearty sandwich featuring Montreal-style smoked beef brisket, piled high on rye bread with mustard for a regional specialty experience. This Canadian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Montreal smoked meat brisket, rye bread, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 1, 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 Canadian cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz thinly sliced Montreal smoked meat brisket
2 slices rye bread
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 slices Swiss cheese
4 pickle slices
1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Spread 2 tbsp Dijon mustard evenly on one side of each of the 2 slices of rye bread.
Step 2: Layer 8 oz thinly sliced Montreal smoked meat brisket evenly over one slice of bread, then top with 2 slices of Swiss cheese and 4 pickle slices.
Step 3: Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread, mustard side down.
Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter.
Step 5: Place the sandwich in the skillet and press down gently with a spatula; cook for 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese begins to melt.
Step 6: Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 7: Remove from heat, cut the sandwich in half, and serve warm.