Preheat the oven to 425℉. Lightly grease a sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.

1. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut the cold butter into cubes and add to the flour mixture.
3. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour. Mix it in until it forms pea-sized clumps.
4. Add the cheddar and stir it in.
5. Pour the milk over the mixture and use a wooden spoon to mix until barely combined. Do not overmix!
6. Drop ¼ cup spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet. It will make about 12 biscuits.
7. Bake at 425℉ for 14-16 minutes, until golden.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Mix the melted butter, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley in a small bowl.
9. Brush the topping over the hot biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven.