Whataburger Grilled Cheese

From $1.99 507 cal Kids

A simple grilled cheese sandwich sold as a Kids Whatameal, the only non fried entree on the kids list.

You can choose a side and drink later.

Contains: Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

About Grilled Cheese

The Grilled Cheese Kids Whatameal is the cheapest bundle on the Kids menu at $1.99, with 507 calories covering the sandwich, the side and the drink together. It is melted American cheese on griddled bread, nothing more complicated than that.

It is the only entree on the Kids list that is not fried, which makes it the fallback for children who are not eating chicken or beef that day. Paired with applesauce and milk it is the lightest kids order Whataburger sells.

Whataburger Grilled Cheese Nutrition Facts

507

Calories

16g

Protein

42g

Carbs

28g

Total Fat

1300mg

Sodium

Sugars

10g

Sat. Fat

* Values approximate, for the default build. Updated 07 September 2026.

How to Make Grilled Cheese at Home?

Butter the bread, not the pan, and cook it slower than feels right. That is the whole recipe.

Prep 5 minCook 8 minEasy2 servings

Ingredients

4 slices white bread or Texas Toast
4 slices American cheese
2 tbsp softened butter

Instructions

0 of 5 steps

Step 1. Butter one side of each bread slice all the way to the edges.
Step 2. Place one slice butter side down in a cold pan, add two cheese slices, top with the second slice butter side up.
Step 3. Cook over medium low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
Step 4. Flip carefully and cook another 3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
Step 5. Rest 30 seconds, then cut on the diagonal.

Tips

Medium low heat. High heat browns the bread before the cheese melts, which is the classic mistake.
Butter to the edges or the corners stay pale and dry.
Two thin cheese slices melt better than one thick one.

Variations

Add a slice of tomato inside for older kids.
Use Monterey Jack with the American for a softer melt.
Griddle in bacon fat if you are making one alongside breakfast.

Serving Ideas

Serve with applesauce at $1.89 and milk. For adults, a bowl of soup turns it into a full meal.

Grilled Cheese FAQ

Does Whataburger have a grilled cheese?

Yes, on the Kids menu as a Kids Whatameal at $1.99, which includes a side and a drink.

How many calories are in the Whataburger grilled cheese meal?

The bundle is 507 calories including the side and drink. The sandwich alone is a fraction of that.

Is it vegetarian?

The sandwich itself contains no meat. Kitchens handle meat on shared surfaces, so strict vegetarians should ask about preparation in store.

Can adults order the grilled cheese?

Yes. Anyone can order from the Kids menu, and it is the simplest item Whataburger sells.

What sides can it come with?

Fries as standard, or applesauce as the lighter swap, with a fountain drink, milk or juice.

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