Many people joke about smelly cheeses. Yes there are many cheese which do not have a pleasant aroma to them. However do offer a wonderful texture and taste. If you can stand the smell, the cheeses are great to try.

Here are some suggestions.

Linberger cheese is probably one of the most well known smelly cheeses. Their odor has been likened to smelly feet.

But if you can ignore the smell, you’ll find that Linberger cheese has a wonderfully soft and creamy consistency. The flavor is strong and spicy and one which you’ll really enjoy.

Another smelly cheese comes from Italy and is called taleggio cheese. It is known to be one of the oldest types available. It is still produced the same way it was hundreds of years ago.

And yes this cheese does indeed have a strong and rather objectionable odor. But the flavor is sweet and smooth. It is quite mild and has fruity overtones. This one is used extensively in soups, crepes, and even pastas.

Roquefort cheese is another smelly cheese to consider. Yes it has a strong odor as well but it tastes terrific on salads and melted in sauces. It also makes for a terrific salad dressing.

This cheese has a sharp and distinctive flavor which will enhance the flavor of many items you use it with.

Other cheeses may offer subtle smells. But they often lack the character and taste of these smelly cheeses. So try to ignore the smell and enjoy the flavor. They are well worth wrinkling your nose at.