Toasted Rye Deli Sandwich with Smoked Turkey and Swiss

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

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A hearty sandwich featuring layers of smoked turkey and Swiss cheese on toasted rye bread, complemented by tangy mustard and crisp pickles. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 1 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 rye bread slices
4 oz smoked turkey breast
2 Swiss cheese slices
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp mayonnaise
3 dill pickle slices
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Spread 1 tbsp Dijon mustard evenly on one slice of rye bread and 1 tbsp mayonnaise on the other slice.
Step 2: Layer 4 oz smoked turkey breast and 2 slices Swiss cheese on the mustard-coated slice, then top with 3 dill pickle slices.
Step 3: Close the sandwich with the mayonnaise-coated bread slice, butter the outside of both slices evenly with 1 tbsp unsalted butter.
Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, pressing lightly with a spatula.