Caramelized Banana Cheesecake Stuffed Coconut French Toast Casserole – a rich and indulgent breakfast that everyone will love!

Ingredients:
For the caramelized banana cheesecake filling:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
16 oz cream cheese, warmed
For the coconut French toast casserole:
1 pound bread (brioche, challah, French bread, or Italian bread), day old, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest (or lemon zest) (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
For the coconut syrup:
1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar