Classic Turkey Dressing

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the half the butter. Add the bacon, onion, celery, garlic, sage, thyme, celery seeds, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Cook covered, until the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl toss the sauteed vegetables with the bread cubes. Season with pepper. Melt the remaining butter. Pour it over the stuffing, (if you want a less rich stuffing you can substitute more stock for the butter), along with 1 can of the broth, and toss to coat. Continue adding broth until desired consistency. The stuffing should just hold together when mounded on a spoon. Bake in casserole dish covered until heated through, 45 minutes to an hour. For a crunchy top, uncover for the last 15 minutes of baking.