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To make Dressing:.
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Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 425F Cook onions in small saucepan of boiling water 2 minutes; drain.
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Cool slightly; trim and peel.
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Place onions, carrots, parsnips, and rutabagas in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet.
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Drizzle 1/3 cup oil over and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
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Place mushrooms and garlic on another rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with remaining 1/3 cup oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
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Roast root vegetables until tender and brown around edges, stirring every 15 minutes, about 1 hour.
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Roast mushrooms and garlic until tender, stirring once, about 30 minutes.
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Place root vegetables and mushrooms in large bowl.
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Place garlic in small bowl; mash with fork until pureed.
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Add pureed garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage to vegetables; toss to coat.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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DO AHEAD: Vegetable mixture can be made 1 day ahead.
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Cool vegetables, cover, and chill.
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Bring mixture to room temperature before continuing.
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Place cornbread cubes on large rimmed baking sheet.
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Let bread cubes stand at room temperature to dry slightly, about 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 375F Butter 13x9x2- inch oval baking dish.
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Add cornbread cubes to vegetables; toss to distribute evenly.
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Add eggs; toss to coat.
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Drizzle with melted butter; toss to coat.
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Add broth and stir to combine (mixture will be very moist).
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Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
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Bake dressing uncovered until lightly browned and crisp around edges, about 45 minutes.
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To make cornbread:.
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Preheat oven to 400F Generously butter 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
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Whisk buttermilk, eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in large bowl until well blended.
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Whisk in cornmeal, then melted butter.
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Transfer batter to prepared pan.
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Bake cornbread until top is golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 23 minutes.
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Cool cornbread in pan on rack.
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DO AHEAD: Cornbread can be made 1 day ahead.
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Cool completely, cover, and store at room temperature.
