how long to bake meatballs in oven
1 Crumble in the ground meat, and mix thoroughly with your hands. 2  Threaten to touch someone with your gross meat-covered hands (optional). 3  Shape into 8 dozen small meatballs 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. 4  Place on baking pans and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until done-if you're not sure, cut one in half to check.