Cheesy Buttermilk Biscuits

I have been trying for a really heavy, rich buttermilk biscuit recipe for years and adapted this to suit my taste. I added the cheese and garlic to go for that Red Lobster taste. My husband loves these as well and they are great for dunking in corn chowder also. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Yields: 6-8 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 2  cups Bisquick baking mix
• 2⁄3 cup buttermilk
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450.
2. Combine the baking mix, melted butter, buttermilk, sugar, salt and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
3. Mix with a wooden spoon until well blended.
4. Add the cheese and work in gently.
5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 30 seconds or until dough becomes elastic.
6. Roll out to 3/4" thick and punch out with a 3" biscuit cutter.
7. Use an ungreased sheet and bake for 8 minutes or until tops just begin to turn golden.
8. Remove to a wire rack and brush tops with additional melted butter if desired.
9. Serve warm.