Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine boxed pancake mix, bulk sweet pork sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, milk, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper and fine sea salt.
Gently mold into 1-inch balls and set a minimum of 1 inch apart on rimmed baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until center registers at 145 degrees and tops are lightly browned.
Remove and baste with melted butter.
Serve sausage balls hot with aioli dipping sauce.
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Notes
*To make your own boxed pancake mix, whisk together these ingredients: