1 loaf store-bought Italian bread (about 15 oz.)
1 stick butter
1 large onion -- chopped
3 stalks celery, with some leaves -- chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 egg -- slightly beaten
1 cup finely choped cooked turkey giblets -- optional
1 cup turkey or chicke broth (more if needed)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Cut the loaf of bread into 1" cubes. You should have about 9-10 cups. Spread bread cubes out in a sinngle layer on a large shallow baking sheet. If desired, spray them lightly with butter-flavored PAM and toss genlty. Put the pan into the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until bread cubes are lilghtly toasted. Remove and set aside to cool, leaving the oven on at 350 degrees.

While bread is taosting, chop your vegetables in a large deep skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery and season with salt and pepper. Saute over medium-low heat until softened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Into a large mixing bowl, put the bread cubes, parsley, sage, poultry seasonin and thyme.. Toss with your hands to mix well. Add the vegetables, egg, and chopped cooked giblets if using,. Mix well. Add 1 cup of the turkey stock or chicken broth and mix well. Add more broth a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition, until mixture is well-moistened. Mixture should not be soupy.

TO STUFF THE TURKEY: Do not make this recipe ahead and sit because of bacteria forming in the mixture. Spoon stuffing loosely into both cavities and secure tightly with metal skewers and twine. Roast immediatley.

TO BAKE STUFFING SEPARATELY, spray a 11x7 casserole dish with cooking spray and transfer stuffing mixture to prepared casserole, cover with foil, and bake 40-45 minutes.

Stuffing can be made ahead no more than 2-3 hours ahead, and then chilled until just before serving. Reheat uncovered in a 400-degree oven for about 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.