Dice the smoked sausage.
Bring the water with the salt to boiling add the diced smoked sausage and 1/2 stick butter.
Add the grits to the water and sausage. Stir leaving no lumps.
Shred the cheese.
Add the cheese to the grits.
Now add the half stick of butter. Cover and let it melt when it has melted stir well. Then cover again.
Heat the oil for the tomatoes. Add the tomatoes, bacon drippings, and salt and pepper.
Bring to a simmer. Add the dehydrated onions.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the flour
Stir adding in the water. Simmer a bit till your desired thickness. Taste adjust salt and pepper to taste
Add the grits to a bowl or plate
Top with tomato gravy and serve. I hope you enjoy!!
