Bread Stuffing with butter

1 tablespoon unsalted butter , softened 10 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes 8 ounces bacon , cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup pecans , toasted rough chopped 1[...]

3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (with leaves) 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup butter 9 cups soft bread cubes 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2[...]