New York Deli Style Pastrami Sandwich

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A classic deli sandwich piled high with peppery pastrami, Swiss cheese, and tangy mustard on fresh rye bread. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sliced rye bread, sliced pastrami, Swiss cheese slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Spread 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard evenly on 4 slices of rye bread and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on the other 4 slices.
  2. Step 2: Layer 12 ounces sliced pastrami evenly over the mustard-coated bread slices, then place 1 slice Swiss cheese on top of the pastrami on each sandwich.
  3. Step 3: Top with 2 slices dill pickle per sandwich, then close each sandwich with a mayonnaise-coated bread slice.
  4. Step 4: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 1/2 tablespoon softened unsalted butter on the outside of each sandwich slice. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is toasted golden brown and the Swiss cheese is melted.
  5. Step 5: Remove sandwiches from heat, slice in half, and serve immediately while warm.

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