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Whataburger Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger
The original Whataburger with pickled jalapenos and two slices of cheese, the standard order for anyone who wants heat.
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
About Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger
The Jalapeno and Cheese Whataburger takes the classic build and adds pickled jalapenos with Monterey Jack and American cheese, landing at $6.99 and 687 calories. The heat is bright and vinegary rather than deep, because pickled jalapenos cut through beef fat instead of sitting on top of it.
Cheese does the balancing. Two slices soften the pepper enough that this reads as a flavor burger rather than a challenge, and the mustard base ties both together. If you want the same heat at breakfast scale, the Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuit at $1.99 runs the same idea.
Whataburger Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger Nutrition Facts
687
Calories
34g
Protein
63g
Carbs
32g
Total Fat
1798mg
Sodium
12g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
12g
Sat. Fat
* Values approximate, for the default build. Updated 29 August 2026.
How to Make Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger at Home?
Pickled jalapenos, not fresh, are the whole trick. Fresh peppers bring grassy heat that fights the mustard, while pickled ones amplify it.
Ingredients
Burger
Toppings
Instructions
0 of 6 stepsTips
- Drain the jalapenos well. Excess brine makes the bottom bun soggy fast.
- Melt the cheese onto the patty in the pan, not on the assembled burger, so it traps the peppers.
- Keep the mustard. Skipping it removes the acid the heat is built on.
Variations
- Green Chile Double: swap jalapenos for roasted green chiles and add a second patty.
- Extra heat: add a few dashes of Whataburger style spicy ketchup under the patty.
- Milder version: use half the jalapenos and add avocado for a creamier finish.
Serving Ideas
Serve with fries and a cold Dr Pepper. The sweetness of the drink resets your palate between bites.
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Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger FAQ
Moderately. Pickled jalapenos give sharp, vinegary heat that two slices of cheese soften considerably. Most people who avoid spicy food still find it manageable.
American and Monterey Jack. The Jack melts softer and mellows the peppers, while the American adds the salt.
It is $6.99, which is one dollar over the original Whataburger at $5.99.
The standard build is 687 calories, most of the increase over the plain Whataburger coming from the two cheese slices.
Yes. Grilled or pickled jalapenos can be added to any sandwich on the menu, which is how a lot of regulars build their own version.
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