Mascarpone and Grape Puff Pastry Bites

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Unfold puff pastry and cut into 3 equal pieces along the fold.

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   Roll each sheet out slightly.

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   Using a 2 1/2-inch cutter, cut 4 rounds out of each strip, giving you 12 rounds total.

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   Using a 1 1/2-inch cutter, press into each round, making a solid indentation without cutting completely through the pastry.

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   Place rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and top with a baking rack.

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   This will keep the rounds uniform and even as they puff up during baking.

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   Bake until rounds are golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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   Transfer to a rack to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

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    Using the tip of a spoon, carefully remove the inner circle of the puff pastry creating a nest.

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    Fill each nest with 1 teaspoon of the bacon bits and top with 2 teaspoons of the mascarpone.

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    Garnish with grape halves and a sprinkle of parsley.

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    Serve on individual plates or a serving platter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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