Wash the potatoes and cut them into 1" cubes. (Note: You can leave the peel on if desired or peel half of the potatoes. The potato peel gives it a rustic texture.)
Mash the potatoes with a hand potato masher, getting out all of the largest chunks. You can keep mashed potatoes as chunky or as smooth as you like, adding up to ¼ cup of milk as needed.