Old-Fashioned Giblet Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1 sack of giblets from one turkey (heart, liver, gizzard, and neck)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup celery (diced)
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1/4 tsp salt and pepper (to taste)
• 8 cups dry bread cubes
• 1 cup chicken broth (more if needed to moisten)

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the turkey giblets into small pieces.

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the giblets for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add celery and onion to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.

5. 5

   Add the dry bread cubes to a large mixing bowl.

6. 6

   Pour the giblet and veggie mixture over the bread cubes.

7. 7

   Slowly add chicken broth and stir until the bread is lightly moistened but not soggy.

8. 8

   To bake as dressing, transfer to a greased 2-quart casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F for 40–45 minutes. To use as stuffing, fill the cavity of an 18-pound turkey and cook the turkey as directed.