- ¾ cup unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
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Preheat oven to 425oF. Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
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In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat ½ cup butter until melted, about 45 seconds. Set aside to cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt.
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Pour the milk and the melted butter over the dry mixture and stir until just combined, making sure not to overmix. Fold in shredded cheese.
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Drop by large spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, making 10 medium biscuits.
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Bake 10-12 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown.
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While biscuits are baking, melt remaining ¼ cup butter in a small mixing bowl. Add parsley and remaining ½ teaspoon salt; stir.
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When biscuits are removed from the oven, immediately and generously brush with the butter mixture. Serve hot.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING (1 BISCUIT, 87g): 260 calories, 130 calories from fat, 15g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 40mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 24g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 8g protein, 46mcg folate, 0mg vitamin C, 1mg iron.
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You might also enjoy these Shortcut Garlic Cheddar Biscuits, that are very similar, but are made using baking mix.