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McDonald’s latest breakfast sandwich adds a sweet twist
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Justin Boggs , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
For the second consecutive week, McDonalds has announced a new menu item. This week, McDonalds unveiled its Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. The sandwich is similar to the chains bacon, egg and cheese biscuit, but includes honey brown butter on the biscuit for added flavor. McDonal...
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Summary created by The Detroit Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Justin Boggs, WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 21, 2026 Indexed here Jul 21, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway The item has 490 calories, just 30 more than the standard bacon, egg and cheese biscuit.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The introduction of McDonald's Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit brings a new breakfast option to Detroit-area residents. This limited-time offer may appeal to locals looking to mix up their morning routines. With several McDonald's locations throughout the city, Detroiters will have ample opportunity to try the new sandwich. The fact that McDonald's has introduced two new menu items in as many weeks suggests the chain is actively working to attract and retain customers in the Detroit market. If the Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit proves popular, it's possible that McDonald's could consider adding it to their permanent menu, as they did with their signature lemonade last year. Detroit residents who try the new sandwich will be eager to see if it becomes a staple at local McDonald's restaurants.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? For the second consecutive week, McDonalds has announced a new menu item. This week, McDonalds unveiled its Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. The sandwich is similar to the chains bacon, egg and cheese biscuit, but includes honey brown butter on the biscuit for added flavor. McDonal...
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