Pico De Gallo Burger (Copycat Whataburger Recipe)
Copycat Whataburger double cheeseburger with fresh pico de gallo and zesty cilantro lime sauce, all on a buttery toasted bun—it’s the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and spicy. Easy to make and even easier to crave.
Servings 2 double cheeseburgers
Calories 968kcal
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 slices pepper jack or American cheese
- 2 hamburger buns
For the pico de gallo
- ½ cup diced Roma tomatoes seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons finely diced white onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ jalapeño finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
For the zesty cilantro lime sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ clove garlic finely minced or grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional: a dash of hot sauce or cayenne for extra kick
Instructions
- Start by mixing all pico de gallo ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside to marinate while you prep the rest.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and the optional hot sauce or cayenne, if using. Mix until smooth, then refrigerate.
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Form the ground beef into four thin patties slightly wider than your buns.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2–3 minutes per side, smashing them with a spatula. Flip once. You can add cheese slices in the last minute and cover to melt, or add when assembling the burger.
- Spray a pan with cooking spray or use a little butter on the insides of the buns and toast them in a skillet or under a broiler until golden.
- To assemble, spread a generous layer of cilantro lime sauce on the top buns. Place a patty on the bottom bun, top with cheese, add another burger, then cheese and top with a spoonful of pico de gallo, then close with the top bun.
- Serve hot with fries, onion rings, or chips.
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Notes
- Store cooked patties in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Pico de gallo and sauce are best used within 24–48 hours.
- Reheat patties before assembling.
Nutrition
Calories: 968kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 2310mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 447mg | Iron: 7mg
