Cut celery and onion in small dice. Melt butter and add celery and onion. Cook on medium low until very tender. (About the time it takes to peel and cut potatoes)

Peel potatoes and cut in small dice. Add to 4 qt pot and add just enough water to cover. Add salt. Bring to boil, reduce to medium heat and simmer until about halfway done.

Add celery and onions to potatoes.

Brown and crumble sausage. I use Bass Farm mild. Jimmy Dean would be a good substitute. Remove from pan with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Reserve 1 Tbsp sausage drippings in pan. Add 1 Tbsp flour. Cook for just a minute or 2. You want a blonde roux.

Add roux and sausage to potatoes.

Add 2 cups of milk, cream cheese and seasonings.

Simmer on medium low heat until cheese melts and potatoes are done.