Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
Prepare macaroni per the directions on the box.
Remove macaroni from the heat, drain and return to the pan over medium heat.
Add butter spread, cheese, soymilk, egg, ground mustard, salt and pepper; mix and stir constantly until smooth, and cheese is melted.**
Remove from heat and stir in jalapeno slices.
Spoon macaroni mixture into the previously prepared muffin tin.
Sprinkle tops of macaroni with panko crumbs and dried parsley.
Spray tops of macaroni with cooking spray.
Bake for 32 to 35 minutes, or until browned.
Remove from oven and let stand in muffin tin for a few minutes to cool. This will also make it easier for them to hold their shape.
Serve.