Andouille Gravy over Smoked Gouda Grits

Ingredients

• 4 pounds andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 1 sweet red pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup grits (recommend using old fashioned or stone grits)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cups smoked gouda cheese, shredded