Butter, for greasing the pan 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Two 3-to-4-ounce sweet or spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella (4 ounces) 4 large eggs, at room temperature 2 cups milk, at room temperature 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 small green onions, pale green and white parts only, finely sliced to yield ¼ cup 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Maple syrup, for drizzling Special equipment: One 12-cup nonstick muffin pan, each cup about ½-cup capacity, or a 12-cup popover pan, each cup about ½-cup capacity

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