Savory Grits Breakfast Bowl

Name: Savory Grits Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients: 1/4 cup grits (instant); 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock (low sodium); 1 tbsp butter (divided in half); 2 oz sausage (crumbled); 1 large egg; 1 tbsp cheddar cheese (shredded); salt (a pinch); pepper (to taste); chives (garnish)