Traditional New York Deli Pastrami Sandwich with Mustard and Pickles

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

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Layered warm pastrami piled high on rye bread with tangy mustard and crisp dill pickles for a classic deli experience. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, pastrami, yellow mustard 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

8 rye bread slices
1 lb, thinly sliced pastrami
1/4 cup yellow mustard
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup dill pickle slices
2 tbsp, softened unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each rye bread slice.
Step 2: On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, spread 2 tbsp yellow mustard each. Layer 1/4 lb thinly sliced pastrami and 2 slices Swiss cheese on each. Top with the remaining 4 slices of rye bread, buttered side out.
Step 3: Place sandwiches in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove and let rest 2 minutes.
Step 4: Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately with dill pickle slices on the side.