Cheese Grits Bowls with Smoked Sausage

Directions

1. 1
   Add water, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
3. 3
   Whisk occasionally. Cook for about 20 to 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Add more water if grits get too thick.
5. 5
   Add butter, heavy cream and cheese and stir until melted.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and keep warm.
7. 7
   While grits are cooking, cook sausage in a nonstick skillet coated with a little oil. When browned, remove from heat and keep warm.
8. 8
   In the same nonstick pan you cooked the sausage in, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Crack the eggs in and cook until egg yolks start to set.
9. 9
   For each grits bowl, place about 1 cup of grits in a bowl. Top with sausage and an egg.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with a few green onions and a little extra cheese.