Breakfast Popovers with Italian Sausage

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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

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 small green onions, pale green and white parts only, finely sliced to yield 1/4 cup

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Maple syrup, for drizzling