Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heavily butter a 9×13 baking pan. Dry the potatoes well with paper towels. Overlap half the potatoes in a lengthwise rows in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and half the cheese. Repeat second layer of potatoes in same manner. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and remaining cheese. Pour 3/4 cup cream over the top. Bake , uncovered, in center of the oven for 40 minutes. If serving immediately continue bakeing for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.