New York Style Deli Sandwich with Pastrami, Swiss, and Pickles

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

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Classic deli sandwich stacked with peppery pastrami, melted Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and mustard on rye bread for a satisfying bite. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, 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 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: 8 min Serves 1 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 thick slices rye bread slices
6 oz sliced pastrami
2 Swiss cheese slices
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp softened butter
4 dill pickle slices
1 tsp (optional) yellow mustard

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Instructions

Step 1: Spread 1 tbsp softened butter evenly on one side of each 2 rye bread slices. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Step 2: Place one bread slice butter-side-down in the skillet and layer 6 oz sliced pastrami evenly over it. Top pastrami with 2 slices Swiss cheese.
Step 3: Place the other bread slice butter-side-up on top to form a sandwich. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and cheese begins to melt.
Step 4: Carefully flip the sandwich and cook another 3 minutes until the second side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
Step 5: Remove sandwich from skillet and spread 1 tbsp Dijon mustard on the inside of the top slice. Add 4 dill pickle slices and 1 tsp yellow mustard if using before closing the sandwich. Slice in half and serve immediately for a classic deli experience.