Preheat oven to 400°F. Line mini muffin tins with paper liners or coat with nonstick spray; set aside.
Cook and crumble the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix, water, and maple syrup.
Stir in the cheese and the cooked sausage.
Spoon batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup slightly more than halfway.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
Notes
The amount of water may need to be adjusted based on the instructions for your pancake mix. Follow the mix’s guidelines if it calls for more or less water to achieve the right batter consistency. Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix is my go to but you can use your favorite complete pancake mix (the kind where you only need to add water).