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To make the stuffing: Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet, and let them sit uncovered, overnight, to become a bit stale. This will help give the stuffing better texture.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. If you'll be baking the stuffing outside the bird, lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish or similar-size pan.
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Melt the butter in a large frying pan, and sauté onions and celery slowly until soft, about 20 minutes. Remove them from the heat.
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Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Spoon the onion-celery mixture over the bread.
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Add the parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper, and toss the mixture until it's thoroughly combined. A large spoon or spatula works well for this task.
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Whisk together the broth and eggs, and stir into the bread mixture.
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Spoon the stuffing into the turkey. Or spoon it into the prepared pan, and cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil.
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If you're baking it in a pan, bake the stuffing for 1 hour, until it's firm and no liquid is evident. For a crusty top, remove the foil about 20 minutes before the end of the baking time.
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To make the gravy: Combine the cornstarch with 1/2 cup of the broth, whisking it or shaking it in a jar until no lumps remain.
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Place the cornstarch/broth and the remaining broth into a saucepan. For extra flavor and richness, stir in pan drippings or melted butter; omit this step, if desired.
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Cook the gravy over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.