Southern Brunch Pastry Puff - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb Applewood smoked sausage, Sunset Farm Foods
• 2 c plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
• 1/2 c quick-cooking grits
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 c butter, cubed
• 2 tbsp. prepared pesto
• 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper, divided
• 1/4 c sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 7 large eggs, divided (divided, 6 eggs and 1 egg)
• 1 pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed