Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook grits in boiling water in a saucepan about 8 minutes all together. (To keep from spattering, reduce heat and simmer after 2 minutes.)

In another pan, cook sliced or chopped sausage with garlic .

Add butter, cheese, eggs, salt, cayenne, and chiles to grits.

Add sausage mix to grits.

Mix until well blended.

Pour into a 9 X 13 inch pan or casserole dish.

Sprinkle paprika on top.

Bake uncovered 1 1/4 hours until crispy top forms.