1/2 C. Italian bread crumbs is a recipe ingredient line.
It means:
- 1/2 C. = ½ cup
- Italian bread crumbs = breadcrumbs that are already seasoned, typically with herbs and spices such as parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Metric equivalent
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs ≈ 50–60 grams (varies by brand and texture)
If you don’t have Italian bread crumbs
You can use plain breadcrumbs and add seasonings such as:
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- A pinch of salt and black pepper
If you’d like, I can also help decode the rest of the recipe ingredients.

