Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Preheat a pan to medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked and it has a nice browned color.
To a large bowl, add the pancake mix, milk, eggs, melted butter, cooked sausage, and cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Add a scoop of the mix to a greased muffin tin, filling each one ¾ full.
Top with a little sprinkle of cheese and a light drizzle of maple syrup on each one.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. If you stick a toothpick in the middle, it should come out clean.
Serve as is or with a little drizzle of maple syrup.
