breakfast sausage recipe

- 1 lb ground pork - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 1 teaspoon dried sage - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat) - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness) - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder