jmcquown wrote:

> Did I say panko is expensive? Nope. I said I won't spend $ on it. Nor
> will I go looking for it. I can make my own course white breadcrumbs. I
> simply wasn't impressed. In meatloaf I use rolled oats
>
> Jill

I don't think panko is meant to be used as a filling such as in
meatloaf. The best attribute about panko is the crunchiness, so the
panko is used as a coating before cooking. Your grandmother's salmon
thingies would probably be improved with the panko coating *instead* of
crushed up fritos.