Cook the bacon: Bake or pan-fry until crispy. Reserve the rendered bacon grease. Let bacon cool, then chop into small bits.
Toast the crostini: Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush baguette slices with bacon grease and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
Make the spread: Whip goat cheese with cream cheese (if using) until smooth. Season with a pinch of black pepper.
Assemble: Spread whipped goat cheese on each crostini. Top with chopped bacon and drizzle generously with hot honey. Garnish with herbs if desired.
