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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, crumbling with a spatula as it cooks, for about 10 minutes or until no pink remains. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine pancake mix and water. Stir well, but avoid overmixing to maintain fluffy texture.
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Fold cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and maple syrup into the pancake batter until just combined.
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Spoon approximately one tablespoon of the batter into each opening of a mini muffin pan.
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Bake the bites for 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Continue baking with the remaining batter until you have about 48 mini pancake bites. Serve warm with maple syrup on the side for dipping.