Gather bread cubes, onion, celery, butter, broth, salt, pepper, and herbs
Dry the bread cubes if needed
Chop the onion and celery
Cook the onion and celery in butter until soft
Mix the bread cubes with the cooked vegetables
Add herbs, salt, and pepper
Pour in broth gradually until the mixture is moist but not soggy
Add optional ingredients such as sausage, apples, cranberries, or nuts
Taste and adjust seasoning if preparing separately
Use the stuffing immediately or refrigerate until ready to stuff the turkey
If stuffing the turkey, fill loosely just before roasting
Cook any extra stuffing in a separate baking dish until hot and golden