easter ham & thyme baked macaroni

easter was at our house this year, for the first time. since i had been doing dishes for nine hours on the previous day, when easter morning rolled around, i wasn't exactly feeling "inspired", shall we say. my ham was from target, and my rolls from fred meyer. i did make my own chinese cabbage salad, which is always fantastic, and two carrot cakes, which i'll be sharing later, but anywayyyy...
i am left with an abundance of juicy ham, (thanks, target!) and being someone who rarely cooks with pork, i was overwhelmed with the lack of  possibilities!
first off, we have this amazing (trust me, i'm eating it right now) creation from yours truly:

easter ham&thyme baked macaroni

here's what you need:
1/8 c. fresh thyme, chopped
1 lb large elbow macaroni pasta
2 cups ham, chopped
2 1/3 cup whole milk
8 oz mozzarella cheese
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
3 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup butter (i used smart balance)
salt and pepper to taste

first off, cook your macaroni in a large pot, and according to the directions on the package. go ahead and leave the noodles sitting in the sieve until you're ready for them.

in the large pot used for the pasta, add your butter and melt. add flour and thyme, and whisk for five minutes. (do not shorten this
time!)

slowly add milk, mustard, salt, and pepper, whisk for a few more minutes. should be very thick. add the ham and both cheeses, reserving a small amount for the top as you bake it.
once your mixture is all combined and melted, add the pasta to it. stir, place in greased 9x13 baking dish (or whatever will hold it!) and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
enjoy!