HOUSTON — Dairy Queen restaurants in Texas will introduce a new menu item Sept. 1, bringing together two familiar names in Texas culture.

The Dr Pepper BBQ Patty Melt, available for a limited time, features a beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, two onion rings and a jalapeño relish. The sandwich is served on Texas toast and finished with Dr Pepper BBQ sauce, a blend of sweet and tangy flavors inspired by the soft drink that originated in Waco.

The patty melt will be offered through mid-October at participating Texas DQ locations, while supplies last.

“The only thing Texans will love more than enjoying a delicious DQ burger is one topped with our bold, signature Dr Pepper BBQ sauce,” Lou Romanus, CEO of the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council, said in a statement. “The new Dr

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