A patty forming apparatus (10) is connectable with an output portion (30) of a food processor (14). The apparatus (10) includes a housing (60) connectable with the output portion (30) of the food processor (14). A mold plate (100) is arranged for movement in the housing (60). The mold plate (100) includes at least a first mold portion (120). The mold plate (100) is movable to a first position in the housing (60) for receiving a food product (26) in the first mold portion (120) from the food processor (14). The mold plate (100) is movable to a second position in the housing (60) for removal of the food product (26) from the first mold portion (120).