Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.

In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk the melted butter into the buttermilk. (It’s okay if the mixture looks curdled.)

Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.

Drop batter in heaping spoonfuls (about 3 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until biscuits are lightly golden.

While they bake, stir together topping ingredients: butter, garlic powder, and parsley.

When biscuits come out of the oven, brush or spoon the garlic butter topping over each one. Serve warm.