Easy Cheesy Potatoes

In my recipe book, these are actually called "June's Potatoes."  What's funny about that name is that, as the story goes, June never even made these.  Call them what you will...this is an easy and tasty side dish.  We enjoyed it with kielbasa and a salad.

30 ounce pkg. frozen shredded hashbrowns, divided
12 oz. pkg shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 c. whipping cream
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
2 T. butter, melted

Pour 3/4  hashbrowns into a large bowl; use remaining hashbrowns for another recipe.  In a lightly greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish, layer half the hashbrowns and top with half the cheese; repeat layers.  In a separate bowl, combine whipping cream, salt and pepper; pour over potatoes.  Mix bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  8-10 servings.  (I actually had to bake this an hour.)
~from Simple Joys by Gooseberry Patch