How to Make Easy Breakfast Sausage with Fresh Thyme

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork (or turkey)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)