I make my stuffing while the turkey is draining from all the rinsing it has gone thru. Once stuffing is all put together, in the bird it goes.
And yes...the crumbly bits that stick out are yummy!
If there's any leftover, I'll put it in the oven after the turkey is done and is resting, waiting to be carved.
Those things that moms would toss out? I cook them up and give them to my cats. They have their own dinner too! :)