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Butterscotch Cream Cheese Bars

• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup chopped pecan

Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, melt butterscotch chips and butter over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in cracker crumbs and mix well. Reserve 2/3 cup mixture. Press remainder firmly into bottom of a buttered 13 x 9-inch ovenproof glass baking dish, making a uniform layer. Preheat oven to 325F. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and egg; fold in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Scatter reserved crumb mixture evenly over top. Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, then chill. Cut into 1 1/2 x 2-inch bars to serve.