Cheesy Ranch New Red Potatoes

12 small new red potatoes, scrubbed and halved

1 cup Ranch-style salad dressing

1 (8 ounce) package shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Place potatoes in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender; drain.

Place cooked potatoes on an ungreased cookie sheet with the cut side up. Spread a spoonful of dressing on the top of each potato half. Sprinkle with cheese, and lightly dust with pepper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.