Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin.

In a medium skillet, cook 1 pound of ground breakfast sausage for 6-8 minutes until browned.

In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or sugar.

Fold in the cooked sausage and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.

In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 1 large egg, and 0.25 cup of melted butter.

Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.

Spoon the batter into the greased muffin tins, filling each cup to the top.

Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm.