Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich
A hearty sandwich featuring Montreal-style smoked beef brisket, piled high on rye bread with mustard for a regional specialty experience. This canadian-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 15 minutes pairs rye bread, Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz thinly sliced Montreal smoked meat brisket
- 2 slices rye bread
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices pickle slices
- 1 tbsp butter
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (5 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep rye bread from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich?
Canadian sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
