BBQ Beef Melts

I was very nervous making this recipe. The thought of bisquick with barbecue sauce just was...well...interesting sounding. In the end, this was a great recipe! I'm not a huge barbecue sauce fan, but Scott loved it. He even commented that he doesn't think BBQ pancakes are out of the question anymore! Give it a try for a simple, but interesting dinner.

BBQ Beef Melts-adapted from Easy Back to School Meals by Betty Crocker
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Serves 8

• 2 cups bisquick (or pancake mix)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 3/4 pound cooked roast beef (from the deli), chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir bisquick mix, mustard, milk and egg until mixed. Pour and spread in pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. NOTE: Top will not brown.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute pepper and onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in barbecue sauce and beef. Stir until hot.

Spread beef mixture over bread and top with cheese. Bake in oven 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares.