01 - 
                Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
              
              
              
                02 - 
                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.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                In a large mixing bowl, combine pancake mix and water. Stir well, but avoid overmixing to maintain fluffy texture.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Fold cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and maple syrup into the pancake batter until just combined.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Spoon approximately one tablespoon of the batter into each opening of a mini muffin pan.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Bake the bites for 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Continue baking with the remaining batter until you have about 48 mini pancake bites. Serve warm with maple syrup on the side for dipping.