If the baked filling turns out to be excessively spicy, here are some adjustments you can consider. Firstly, remove the hot sauce and red pepper flakes from the recipe to tone down the spice levels. If the filling is still too spicy, another option is to substitute the chili black beans with standard black beans. These modifications will help tailor the dish to your desired level of spiciness. These modifications will help tailor the dish to your desired level of spiciness.