Not with Redeye.

Around here (So. Louisiana), though grits aren't "native", they adjust the flavor by dropping great splashes of Tabasco Sauce or LA Hot Sauce on'em. It gives the grits vaguely a pink-orange hue. Combined with a cup of cafe au lait that makes Espresso a pansy drink, a breakfast can be a major butt-burning, kidney-squeezer.

Most of my family members abuse their grits as you described. I am a purist: grits maintained within strict boundaries on the plate and never bastardized with cheese or eggs. I have a large family and we have lots of friends. Some, (mumbled confession) are yankees. Twice in the past decade (since we've had email) there has been open uncivil warfare on proper grit-iquette.

My brother (MY OWN BROTHER!) puts sugar on his. That ain't normal.